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Pre and Post Employment Services
Mason County Annual Overdose Awareness Day
Pre and Post Employment Services
With an individualized approach we can guide those enrolled in the program through all barriers that get in the way of gainful employment. From direct employment needs of resumes, covers letters, interview skills, application assistance and meeting with the employers- all the way to guiding referrals for housing, behavioral health, transportation etc.---- we will help find the resource and set you up for success.
What is FCS supportive employment?
It is a Medicaid benefits for eligible clients with complex health needs obtain employment stability.
Who is eligible for supported employment services?
• Individuals enrolled in Medicaid.
• Individuals enrolled in the Aged, Blind or Disabled program
• Individuals enrolled in the Housing and Essential Needs program (HEN)
• Individuals diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorder (SUD), or co-occurring mental illness and SUD.
• People who are receiving long-term services and supports.
• Vulnerable youth age 16 and older with a behavioral health condition.
Naloxone Distribution
Mason County Annual Overdose Awareness Day
Pre and Post Employment Services
Naloxone Distribution Program
Our agency is committed to providing injectable and nasal Naloxone to our community.
Naloxone (also known by the brand name Narcan) is a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses by blocking the effects of opioids and restoring breathing in minutes. This includes overdoses caused by fentanyl.
- Naloxone is available as an injection or a nasal spray and is easy to use.
- Anyone can administer naloxone – you do not need any special training.
- You cannot hurt someone by giving them naloxone if they don’t need it.
- Naloxone is safe to give to everyone, including children and pets.
Where to find naloxone:
- Find naloxone near you.
- Naloxone is covered by Medicaid in Washington State.
- Anyone in Washington State can receive naloxone from a pharmacy without a prescription by using the Statewide Standing Order to Dispense Naloxone. Visit DOH's Resources for Pharmacies webpage to learn more about the standing order and naloxone in pharmacies.
- People living in Washington State can request free naloxone by mail. The mail order program is meant for people who can’t easily go to a community organization or a pharmacy to get a kit.
- For more information, please visit DOH's Naloxone Instructions webpage.
Mason County Annual Overdose Awareness Day
Mason County Annual Overdose Awareness Day
Mason County Annual Overdose Awareness Day
8/29 (Belfair) 8/30 (Shelton) Overdose awareness walk + Resource fair | Facebook
Click on the link above for Facebook updates on the 2024 event.
Jamie at Be a Better You Counseling and Abe Gardner are the founders of the Mason County Overdose Awareness event.
We are excited to announce our 8th annual Overdose Awareness event of Mason County.
We will be having a resource fair! If you have an agency that would like to set up a booth you can send an email for the application at Jamie@beabetteryoucounseling.com
This event is FREE!! Everyone is welcome! We encourage all community members to attend!
Our mission is to remember our loved ones lost to drug overdose while showing solidarity and hope to those who are still struggling.
We will be having TWO separate events.
Belfair
WHEN: August 29th
WHERE: Timberland library in Belfair
3-5:15- resource fair
5:30: Speeches
Moment of silence
Overdose awareness walk will begin tentatively at 6PM.
shirts will be at the event for free!!!
Shelton
WHEN: August 30th
WHERE: Kneeland Park
3-5:15 Resource fair
5:30- speeches
Moment of silence
Overdose awareness walk will begin tentatively at 6PM
OUTPATIENT
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT
Mason County Annual Overdose Awareness Day
Outpatient is a lower level of care that meets one or more times per week in a group setting, and a minimum of once per month for individual counseling. Individuals in outpatient treatment have skills and education but work on reinforcing how to use those skills.
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT
Intensive Outpatient is a higher level of care that convenes 3x per week in a group setting and a minimum of once per week for individual counseling. Group counseling is a diverse setting that allows the opportunity to interact with others facing issues similar to their own. It provides benefits in promoting social support, reducing isolation and stigma, developing effective communication and interpersonal skills.
MOBILE SERVICES
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT
Our mobile services bus is utilized to break down barriers for individuals seeking services. We offer a full space within our bus. Providing a cozy atmosphere while connecting to services.
RESOURCE NAVIGATION
ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION SCHOOL (ADIS)
RESOURCE NAVIGATION
Resource navigation is a root passion of Be a Better You -Counseling and Referral Services LLC. Whether you are bound by addiction or a community member looking for a resource, we are here to help. Our team specializes in resources that benefit Mason County. Our treatment services believe that addressing all barriers an individual's life leads to a high rate of success and sobriety.
Visit the resource tab on our webpage for immediate information.
VICTIM IMPACT PANEL
ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION SCHOOL (ADIS)
RESOURCE NAVIGATION
The DUI victim impact panel educates adult and youth offenders, along with the general public on the consequences and dangers of driving impaired. We support those impacted by the negative consequences of driving impaired by having them share their story and promote healing. This brings real life situations to individuals at risk or who have drove impaired.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION SCHOOL (ADIS)
ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION SCHOOL (ADIS)
What Services would you like to see in Mason County?
This is a state approved online or in person course that meets Washington Administrative code requirements. This is an eight-hour course lead by an instructor certified to teach the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse curriculum. You will obtain the knowledge to make responsible decisions regarding alcohol and other drug use such as:
- How drugs and alcohol affect your mind and body
- How to recognize the signs of addiction
- How to take steps toward better decision-making
- How alcohol and drugs could be affecting your family, job and well-being
- How change occurs in stages and how to recognize what stage you are in
- What the laws are and what the legal consequences for breaking them are
- What assistance is available for making changes
What Services would you like to see in Mason County?
What Services would you like to see in Mason County?
What Services would you like to see in Mason County?
Do you have a service that you think would benefit individuals or families impacted by substance use?
Call us or send an email. We are always looking to expand and fill in gaps within our county.
Who We Are
We are different...
My name is Jamie, and I am the owner of Be a Better You- Counseling and Referral Services. I have lived in Mason County for over 30 years and truly love our community.
I have life experience in the substance use world combined with an educational background in Substance Use Disorder Counseling and Social Justice. I am a public speaker and voice for those who feel silenced. I am the founder of the annual Mason County Overdose Awareness event and helped develop numerous programs.
I have experience working with incarcerated individuals in our prison system, jails, juvenile facilities and all different branches of the court system. I am a fierce advocate for individuals to live their life free of substances, and to their greatest potential. I have a passion for connecting individuals to resources and walking them to the process from start to finish.
I have worked with chemically dependent individuals that are homeless, incarcerated, business owners, doctors and people from all walks of life. Addiction does not discriminate on age, gender or financial status. We strive to be a 'ma and pa' style practice that is inviting and supportive of your recovery. We are down to earth and human just like you.
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Our Treatment Focus
Our treatment focus is to be different. We strive to help individuals heal by meeting them where they are at in their recovery journey. We believe that addiction is the tip of the iceberg, it is what brings us to needing services. But we must focus on the entire iceberg, including what is under the surface. We achieve this through a holistic approach.
Our Patient Promise
We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow, heal, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.