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announcements DMHSA produces local educational DVD on Tobacco Cessation. The localized production will be used to train other government, non-government or individuals interested in teaching others how to quit smoking. The DVD, funded with MSA’s dollars, is part of DMHSA’s Tobacco Control Program.
As of July 1, 2006 the Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse is completely tobacco free. Tobacco cessation couseling is available through the Prevention & Training branch at 477-9079 thru 9083.
As of June 9, 2006, all Guam restaurants are completely smoke free in accordance to the Natasha Protection Act.
Downloadables
Public Service Announcements From Guam's Community Members
Substance Abuse Prevention
Icon_Audio Cultural PSA
File size: 484KB
Icon_Audio PEACE - Know the Facts
File size: 972KB
Icon_Audio PEACE - Those Two Guys
File size: 1MB
Icon_Audio PEACE - Speak Up
File size: 1,195KB
Tobacco Control
Icon_Audio Adult Smoking
File size: 483KB
Icon_Audio Choose to Live Tobacco Free
File size: 1,171KB
Icon_Audio Guam's Tobacco Quitline
File size: 487KB
Icon_Audio Lonestar Restaurant
File size: 472KB
Icon_Audio Second Hand Smoke
File size: 371KB
Icon_Audio Smoke Free Workplace
File size: 365KB
Icon_Audio PEACE - World No Tobacco Day
File size: 1,142KB
Underage Drinking Prevention
Icon_Audio Alcohol Awareness Month
File size: 710KB
Icon_Audio PEACE - Agat Town hall Meeting
File size: 1,320KB
Icon_Audio Fiesta PSA
File size: 825KB
PEACE Conference
Icon_Audio PEACE Conference 2007
File size: 1,656KB
Seasonal
Icon_Audio PEACE - Graduation
File size: 1,225KB
Icon_Audio Governor's Liberation Day
File size: 1,171KB
Icon_Audio Stay Cool - Youth for Youth Swim Program
File size: 702KB
Icon_Audio Red Ribbon Week 1
File size: 512KB
Icon_Audio Red Ribbon Week 2
File size: 535KB
Icon_Audio September is Recovery Month
File size: 485KB
Icon_Audio Tis the Season
File size: 298KB
Icon_Audio Holiday Crisis Hotline
File size: 772KB

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Local News Releases
Latest Press Announcement "It's Hip 2 B Drug Free" - Youth Conference Press
Release

Guam Participates in Nationwide Series of Town

hall Meetings To Address Underage Drinking

Team Up for Kick Butts Day Tomorrow...

Team Building Exercises Bring Coalitions...

Music Matters in Prevention...

 PEACE Subgrants $340,000.00 ...

Series of Training for Community
Representatives...
CDC News Releases
Date Posted: April 7, 2008 - Smoking Early in Pregnancy Raises Risks of Heart Defects in Newborns
SAMHSA News Releases
Date Posted: May 24, 2007 - Substance Abuse Treatment Findings Show Risk for Girls

Date Posted: November 15, 2007 - Depressed Young Adults More Likely to Start Cigarette Smoking and Other Substance Abuse
Prevention Works Poster Look for this in the 2008 Guam Phone Book.
For a FREE poster, e-mail: christine.camacho@mail.dmhsa.guam.gov
Tis The Season to be Healthy! Promoting Guam's Tobacco Quit Line throughout the Holidays.
1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)
To quit smoking today!
Alcohol/Underage Drinking Prevention Television Series
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Series 1: Kevin Series 1 - Kevin (:30)
Series 1: Kevin Series 1 - Kevin (:60)
Series 2: Social Harm & Costs Series 2 - Social Harms & Costs
Series 3: Alcohol Advertising Series 3 - Alcohol Advertising
Series 4: Role Modeling Series 4 - Role Modeling
News Archives
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Kudos Corner
MagHOPE Award
Barbara S.N. Benavente
Congratulations Barbara, aka Bobbie, for receiving the 2006 Governor's Employee Recognition Program MagHOPE Award! Barbara competed with 12 other nominees and was selected as the recipient of the Merit Cup of Excellence Leader Award. She was also nominated for the Manager of the Year Category for Medium Departments/Agencies. Departments/Agencies that have 50-299 positions are considered Medium. The Governor's Merit Cup of Excellence Leader Award is given to the best leader among the top supervisors of the year and the top managers of the year in the Government of Guam's public sector.

Barbara has been with the Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse for over 25 years and has developed many professional relationships locally, nationally, and internationally. Her strong leadership has influenced and changed many lives around her. Barbara enjoys family time with her husband, Peter, their three kids and two beautiful granddaughters.

Way to Go Bobbie, GOOD JOB!!!

Youth Anti-Drug Campaign:  The various theater slides promoted anti drug messages in 14 theaters at the Guam Megaplex Theaters. The campaign ran from October to December 2006.
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