BCHIP - Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership

09/03/2026

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use disorder, help is available. Call the Get Help Now helpline anytime at 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357).

09/03/2026

Save the date for Bucks County Community College’s Recovery Simulation! This event helps participants better understand the many challenges faced by those in early recovery from substance use disorder. Scan the QR code to register. 💙

09/03/2026

Emergency preparedness starts with making a plan. Use this guide to help you take control in 1 -2 -3!

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Register today for Be a Part of the Conversation’s upcoming Family Recovery Course! The three-part online series of peer-led interactive educational trainings – which begins next Thursday, September 10 – is for parents or guardians whose child, at any stage of life, has struggled with addiction to drugs or alcohol, and is offered at no cost. Learn more: https://conversation.zone/event/frcsep10z/

09/03/2026

💚 Healthy Boundaries Are Good for Your Mental Health

Setting boundaries in relationships isn’t about pushing people away—it’s about creating healthier, more respectful connections while taking care of yourself.

Healthy boundaries can help you:
• Protect your time and energy by learning when to say no.
• Reduce stress and resentment by communicating your needs clearly.
• Build healthier relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.
• Strengthen self-worth by recognizing that your feelings and needs matter.

Remember, you don’t have to feel guilty for setting a boundary. Saying “no,” asking for space, or communicating what you’re comfortable with can be an important part of taking care of your mental well-being.

Healthy boundaries create room for healthier relationships—and a healthier you. 🌱

09/03/2026

What’s changing in the substance use and treatment landscape? On September 8, Be a Part of the Conversation will bring together a treatment professional, community leaders, and an individual with lived experience to examine emerging trends that behavioral health professionals are seeing and that people in recovery are experiencing. They'll also explore community-based efforts, including harm reduction and treatment options.

The Changing Landscape of Substance Use & Treatment
📅 Tuesday, September 8, 7:00-8:30pm
💻 Online only
🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/aRv02Cp

A timely conversation for anyone working to better understand, support, and respond to substance use in our communities.

09/03/2026

At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

09/03/2026

Ask the question directly: “Are you thinking about killing yourself?”

No matter how awkward or wrong or harsh it feels, asking direct questions about su***de is one of the most important things you can do to save a life, and according to the National Institute of Mental Health, studies have shown that asking people about suicidal thoughts and behaviors does not cause or increase such thoughts.

Share this post to spread awareness, and remember: a mental health emergency deserves a mental health response. 💜

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