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At Prince William Health District, we strive to be healthier by working together. In collaboration with the Virginia Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) initiative, the Prince William Health District STI Clinic has integrated an evidence-based Health Promotion Program to STI Clinic Behavioral Health SBIRT Department Behavioral Health SBIRT Department Prince William Health District 9301 Lee Ave. Manassas, VA 20110 Wednesday 8:00 – 11:30AM 4001 Prince William Parkway What is SBIRT? Healthier, together

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Page 1: What is - Be Healthy Be Happy Prince William€¦ · Web viewPrince William Health District 9301 Lee Ave. Manassas, VA 20110 Wednesday 8:00 – 11:30AM 4001 Prince William Parkway

At Prince William Health District, we strive to be healthier by working together.

In collaboration with the Virginia Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) initiative, the Prince

William Health District STI Clinic has integrated an evidence-based Health Promotion Program to help promote

behavior change with patients at risk for the development of behavioral health

concerns, such as substance misuse and depression.

STI Clinic

Behavioral Health SBIRT Department

(571) 379-1362

Behavioral Health SBIRT Department

Prince William Health District9301 Lee Ave.

Manassas, VA 20110Wednesday 8:00 – 11:30AM

4001 Prince William ParkwayWoodbridge, VA 22192Friday 12:30-4:30PM

(571) 379-1362

What is SBIRT?

Healthier, together

Page 2: What is - Be Healthy Be Happy Prince William€¦ · Web viewPrince William Health District 9301 Lee Ave. Manassas, VA 20110 Wednesday 8:00 – 11:30AM 4001 Prince William Parkway

SBIRT Mission

It is our goal at Prince William Health District to promote healthy lifestyle choices

amongst our patient population. We strive to provide

comprehensive care with an emphasis on overall health and

well-being. As part of your integrated care team, we

provide assessments and early intervention for health concerns

related to substance misuse, tobacco, and depression.

Working towards health, together

Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines

The national recommendations are that healthy men and women keep

within BOTH daily and weekly alcohol limits.

Per Day

Per Week

Men 65 4 14

Men 65 3 7

All Women 3 7

Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant are advised against

drinking.

What is a Standard Drink?

Warning Signs for Developing Drug

Dependency

Consuming drugs or prescription medication in larger amounts and for longer periods of time than intended

Inability to cut back on consumption Craving or strong desire to use Tolerance building or increased

need to use more to achieve desired effects

Spending large spans of time involved in activities to obtain substances

Inability to fulfill role obligations due to use

Continued use despite persistent or recurring social and interpersonal problems

Use of substances in hazardous situations

Withdrawal symptoms

Image: NIH National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and

Alcoholism

Community Resources:

Prince William County Community Service Board(703) 792-7800Greater Prince William Community Health Center703-680-9750