Help Stop Alcohol Related Injuries

Richland County is one of only four counties with an average BAC over 0.2 (the population is low, but comparatively speaking it is still a county with one of the highest BAC levels in the state for DUI arrest). In Montana 37% of fatal crashes are Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities, 5% higher than the national average and more than double the state with the lowest fatalities.

Richland County Health Department along with Sidney Health Center is offering a free Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Training. SBIRT is an evidenced-based approach to identify problematic use and to reduce and prevent substance abuse and dependence. SBIRT is unique because it screens for all types of substance use, not just substance dependence. Each part of the SBIRT process provides information and assistance that is tailored to the individual patient and their needs.

Plan to attend a SBIRT workshop where you will learn the skills to perform alcohol screening and brief intervention in your place of work Tuesday Aug. 30 from 8-11 a.m. at the RCHD Conference Room. RSVP 406-433-2207.

If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Mary Friesz, please contact RCHD at 406-433-2207 or e-mail [email protected].