In 2006, there was a community needs assessment survey sent out to residents in the Hood County Area to allocate resources to address priority needs. The survey revealed the top two priorities being youth and adults substance abuse. From this the Hood County Substance Abuse Council was created.
The Hood County Substance Abuse Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Hood County. We are dedicated to the prevention, education, and formulation of community efforts to the youth and adults of Hood County in order to decrease substance use/misuse.
We look to collaborate with local law enforcement, local governments, community agencies/organizations, healthcare professionals, schools, groups, and individuals to take actions that will reduce substance use/misuse in youth and adults in Hood County.
The 5 main areas of our programs are Education, Assessment, Environmental Change, Prevention, and Collaboration:
Education - Operation School Supply, Speakers' Bureau, HCN Guest Editorials, and Town Hall Meetings
Assessment - Data Evaluation & School Surveys
Environmental Change - Breathalyzers at Prom, Teen Court, TMAD
Prevention - Medication Lockbox Distribution, Drug-Take Back Days, and Sting Operations
Collaboration - Hood County Sheriffs' Office, Granbury Police Department, Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension, STAR Council, Hood County YMCA, GISD, TISD, LISD, TABC, CADCA, Texans Standing Tall, Rancho Brazos Community Centers, Mission Granbury
The mission of the HCSAC is to collaborate with law enforcement, local governments, community organizations, youth, families, health care professionals, and schools to take actions which will reduce substance abuse and related social problems in Hood County.
Hood County Substance Abuse Council Needs:
We accept monetary donations
We are currently in need of:
-Community agencies where youth and young adults can complete their community service hours.
-3-6 adult liaisons to assist in our Teen Court program. The adult liaisons are responsible for connecting youth and young adults to community agencies to complete their community service and keeping the individual(s) on track to completing their hours.
-Chromebooks/tablets to assist in the mobile education in "at-risk" communities where technology is not accessible.
Organization name
Hood County Substance Abuse Council
Causes
Mental/Behavioral Health, Public Safety, Youth & Children
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Hood
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
1807 E US HIGHWAY 377