This Labor Day, Tampa Bay Monitoring Wants You to Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will partner with law enforcement nationwide during the 2017 Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign from August 16 through September 4. The 2017 enforcement campaign includes the…
Tips to Prevent Drunk Driving
This July Fourth, Tampa Bay Monitoring Wants You to Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Source: NHTSA Tips to Prevent Drunk Driving Designate a sober driver ahead of time before you start the party. If you become intoxicated, do not drive for ANY reason. Call a taxi/uber, phone a sober friend or family member,…
Download the SaferRide Mobile App
NHTSA’s new SaferRide app will help keep drunk drivers off our roads by allowing users to identify their location and call a taxi or friend to pick them up. Available for Android devices on Google Play, and Apple devices on the iTunes store. Spread the word about SaferRide. An app to get them home safely:…
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month!
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “More than 60 percent of those with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia will wander, and if a person is not found within 24 hours, up to half of individuals who wander will suffer serious injury or death.” That is a frightening statistic for anyone who has a loved one…
Crisis Hotlines: Get Help Now
United States Crisis Hotlines If you or a love one are in a mental health crisis or if you or any other person believe you may be in danger, the resources below can provide immediate assistance. Emergency: 911 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1- 800-799-7233 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Life is a series of choices, and our lives are often defined by those we make – and others that are made for us. Here are some effective ways to work on your wellness. [sc_button centered=”1″ link=”http://tampabaymonitoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Poster-31-Ways-to-Work-on-Your-Wellness_0.pdf” text=”Download (.pdf)”][sc_button centered=”1″ link=”http://tampabaymonitoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Poster-31-Ways-to-Work-on-Your-Wellness_0.pdf” text=”Download (.pdf)”]
Family Wandering Emergency Plan
Make sure your family has a plan in case of a wandering emergency. ALWAYS CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY IF YOUR LOVED ONE IS MISSING FROM YOUR HOME. Before an emergency happens, sit down together and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go, and what you will do in an…
National Autism Awareness Month 2017
Nearly a quarter century ago, the Autism Society launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. This year we want to go beyond simply promoting autism awareness to encouraging friends and…
Is Your Teen Out of Control?
Are you noticing any of these warning signs? If your child been suspended or cutting class Their grades are declining Talking about dropping out Lying Hanging out with kids you don’t know or trust Showing signs of experimenting with drugs, stealing, or are sexually active We strongly urge you to consult a mental health professional…
What would repealing Obamacare mean for addiction treatment?
Nearly 3 million Americans are at risk of losing their addiction treatment coverage. According to a recent research conducted at Harvard and public service at New York University, nearly 3 million Americans treated for addiciton would lose either some or all of their coverage. Specifically about 222,000 of those with opioid addiction would lose treatment. The…