Families and Communities Can Make a Difference Oftentimes, individuals who experience a mental or substance use disorder feel isolated and alone. Yet, every year, millions of Americans experience these conditions. It’s important that we offer support to individuals facing mental and substance use disorders. In fact, we need to create environments and relationships that promote…
Category: Recovery
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day was initiated in 2001 by Sally J Finn at The Salvation Army in St Kilda, Melbourne. Since 2001, many community members as well as government and non-government organisations have held events to raise awareness and commemorate those who have been lost to drug overdose. Since 2012, International Overdose Awareness Day has been coordinated…
Responding to Opioid Overdose – Narcan Training
Join us on Monday, July 9th at Tompkins County Public Library’s Borg Warner room from 6-7:30pm for this very valuable Narcan Training! Register now at jdunlap@alcoholdrugcouncil.org – an RSVP is required!
September 14th Film Screening – GENERATION FOUND
For 9 out of 10 people suffering from addiction, their addiction began in adolescence. Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death for young people aged 15 to 34 in the US. Through a generous grant from Present a Film Screening and Panel Discussion of GENERATION FOUND Thursday, September 14th from 5-7pm…
