September has been declared “Recovery Month” by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors. Last year Shasta County Behavioral Health Teams treated 7,920 people for substance use disorders, including 2,128 for Opioids, 1,926 for stimulants and 1,676 for alcohol. Many substance use treatment services are now covered by Partnership Health Plans and Medi-Cal. Help is available by walking into Shasta County Mental Health on Breslauer Way, or by calling 24 hours a day (855) 765-9703.
-Steve Gibson