Keep alcohol out of the hands of kids.
The most common way that underage teens get access to alcohol is through people over 21— usually older friends or siblings. Be aware. Know their source—and then cut it off.
Beauregard Parish
UNDERAGE DRINKING FACTS*
According to the Caring Communities Youth Survey (CCYS), these are percentages of our youth obtaining alcohol.
The Caring Communities Youth Survey (CCYS) is a bi-annual voluntary survey that allows students involvement in a specific set of problem behaviors.
*The Caring Communities Youth Survey (CCYS) is a bi-annual voluntary survey that allows students involvement in a specific set of problem behaviors.
*Overall comparing data on Rx drugs from students surveyed in 30 day alcohol use we’re above the state by 1% to 5%. In Rx Drugs we see the numbers fluctuate, although it’s still an issue but shows a decrease in overall use.
%
of 6th Graders
Past 30 Day Use of Alcohol
%
of 8th Graders
Past 30 Day Use of Alcohol
%
of 10th Graders
Past 30 Day Use of Alcohol
%
of 12th Graders
Past 30 Day Use of Alcohol
Beauregard Parish
RX Drug Abuse FACTS*
According to the Caring Communities Youth Survey (CCYS), these are percentages of our youth obtaining RX Drugs.
The Caring Communities Youth Survey (CCYS) is a bi-annual voluntary survey that allows students involvement in a specific set of problem behaviors.
%
of 12th Graders
*Past 30 Day use of Rx Drugs of grade 12 in 2018 is 6.4, above the state 5.0 – a 1.4% difference.
Beauregard Parish
RISK & PROTECTIVE
Risk Factors
Can increase risk for substance abuse, delinquency, teen pregnancy, dropping out, and violence outcomes, etc.
-
-
- Substance abuse
- Delinquency, drop out
- Teen pregnancy
- Violence outcomes
-
Protective Factors
Can reduce risk for substance abuse, delinquency, teen pregnancy, dropping out, and violence outcomes.
-
-
- Family/Community relationships
- Youth Serving Organizations
- Educators/Student relationships
- Faith-based/Civic Organizations
-
5 Reasons we do the CCYS!
- Educate, Engage, and Empowering our youth to build a stronger community.
- Provides data at the state, region and parish level to understand the areas of greatest needs.
- Data reveal how our children resort to unhealthy choices with negative consequences that could initiate an unsuccessful future.
- Conduct the survey to provide evidence to justify why funds are needed.
- Bring funding to our community to help prevent UAD/Rx drugs through education to change behaviors to enhance protective factors while working to reduce our risk factors.
For more information:
Charlotte Satcher
SSC 3/Prevention Specialist/Coalition Coordinator
106 West Port Street
DeRidder, LA 70634
(337) 462-1641 (ext. 1103)
Charlotte.Satcher@imcalhsa.org
Access Services – Crisis Services, Assessment / Evaluation, and Referral
Outpatient Counseling - Individual, Family and Group Therapy
Intensive Outpatient Treatment for substance abuse
Medical Assessments and referral
Psychiatric Medication Management
Referral to inpatient programs
Referral for detoxification
Drug Screens
Psychiatric Evaluation
These are just a few of the services we offer. Click to view all of our offerings.
Your Wellbeing Starts Here
Flexible appointments and urgent care.
Or call — (337) 475-3100
Our Mission
Better Healthcare is Our Mission
ImCal HSA’s app provides immediate access to critical resources —nearest you— right at your fingertips! Download our FREE resource app NOW!
