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Events

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Events

Community Care Meeting - Sept 25 & Oct 2, 2024

Community Care Meeting: What every parent & teen needs to know about Fentanyl

Illicit fentanyl and other substances are negatively impacting the health of youth and adults in our community. You are invited to join us and learn more about the risk of illicit fentanyl, opioids and other substances.

Two opportunities to attend:

September 25, 2024

6:30pm - 8:00pm CST

Texas City High School

1431 Ninth Ave N., Texas City, TX, 77591

October 2, 2024

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Giles Middle School

7451 Monticello Dr.

Texas City, TX 77591

Sponsored by UTMB and others.

National Fentanyl Awareness Day - May 7, 2024

Now in its third year, National Fentanyl Awareness Day brings together individuals, parents, teachers, corporations, influencers, community groups, and government entities to help put an end to this emergency. Last year, over 70,000 Americans fatally overdosed on illegally made fentanyl. Fentanyl is now found in fake pills and many street drugs, but users are often unaware that their drugs contain the potent opioid. This is an urgent public health crisis that puts all of us, and our loved ones, at risk. We all must play a role in preventing further tragedies. 

Prescription Drug Take Back Day - April 27, 2024

April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Walgreens 308 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77550 (Seawall Blvd. & Holiday Dr.) 

To find a Walgreens store with a safe medication disposal kiosk:

  1. Visit Walgreens.com
  2. Click on “Find a Store,” enter ZIP code and search
  3. Click “More Filters”
  4. Expand Health Services
  5. Select Medication Disposal

Sci Cafe, Shattering Stigma: Addiction and Mental Health - April 24th, 2024

UTMB’s Institute for Translational Sciences and the Sealy Center for Environmental Health & Medicine invite you to participate in a conversation on Shattering Stigma: Addiction and Mental Health.

Location: MOD Coffeehouse, 2126 Post Office Street, Galveston

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 24, 2024; 5:30-6:30PM

This conversation features Kathryn Cunningham, PhD, Director, Center for Addiction Sciences and Therapeutics (CAST), University of Texas Medical Branch; David Houghton. PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch; Emma Tumilty, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities, University of Texas Medical Branch; Kimberly Beatty, LCSW-S, Executive Director, ADA Women’s Recovery Center; and Michael Gienger, Pastor, Galveston Central Church.

Belly of the Whale: Mental Health & Addiction Conference - April 18th, 2024

This event is a collaboration between the Spiritual Care Network, ADA Women's Center, and Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) with other local nonprofit organizations. The annual event is a open to the community, mental health professionals, and faith leaders. 

Location: Moody Methodist Church, Galveston

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 18, 2024; 8:00AM-3:00PM

Learn more about the 2024 Belly of the Whale Conference.

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Truth about Vaping & Fentanyl - March 18th, 2024

Galveston County parents night to raise awareness of types of vaping devices, health concerns, and youth vaping trends and risks, as well as fentanyl and xyalazine

St. Vincent’s Winter Family Health Fest - Jan 27th, 2024

Raise awareness of opioid overdose, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs

Yaga’s Chili Fest - Jan 13th, 2024

Distribute free Narcan, raise awareness of opioid overdose, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs

Contact Us

Center for Addiction Sciences and Therapeutics
Phone: (409) 772-3093
Email:  CAST@utmb.edu 
Mailing address:
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555-0615