Crawford County Drug & Alcohol Executive Commission’s Post

As we wrap up National Prevention Week, learn about prevention strategies, community events, treatment and recovery in our latest blog https://bit.ly/4dvTwTz #NationalPreventionWeek24 #MyPreventionStory

SAVE FIRST CONNECTIONS! WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW: If you have not already done so please email the Governor, your Senator, and Representative: Use this link to bring you to a take-action page. Utilize the Compose Your Message box on the right-hand side to quickly send your message—it takes less than 2 minutes. https://lnkd.in/eGdTKT24 SPREAD THE WORD: Share the information with your Rhode Island contacts and encourage them to participate. WHY IT MATTERS: First Connections provides crucial support to high-risk mothers and newborns, a need highlighted by the recent rise in child fatalities in Rhode Island. NEXT STEPS: Please take action today and help us spread the word. We aim to track our progress and reach our 500-email target to make a difference.

How are we doing today? It's a thankful Thursday again, and this week, we are focusing on a serious and important issue — Overdose awareness. We are deeply grateful for the resilience of survivors and the tireless efforts of those dedicated to prevention and support. We need to take a moment to appreciate the progress in increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and saving lives. We're grateful for every open-hearted conversation, each inspiring story, and the support that fosters recovery and hope. By continuing to educate, support, and care, we can help turn the tide against overdose. Let's keep making a difference, offering understanding, and spreading hope to those impacted. Keep the conversation going—share your thoughts, stories, or words of encouragement. Together, we can build a supportive network that uplifts and empowers. #twinocean #overdoseawareness #thankfulthursday #supportrecovery #endstigma #community

#FairwayYouMatter visit 988lifeline.org for education and resources if you or someone you know is in need or text/call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis LifeLine. Together we can raise awareness, have open conversations, and save lives. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

February is National #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth. Together, we can educate, support, and empower young people to build healthy relationships and break the cycle of abuse. More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/eBjnZ9h7 #TDVAM2024 #LoveLikeThat

In honor of #PWSAwarenessDay we have collaborated with our partner Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA to launch PWS CONNECT on Discord: a new community and research initiative for those living with #PraderWilli syndrome and their families founded on the belief that treating a #raredisease starts with understanding the people who live with it. How to Join:  1. Take our short screener survey: https://bit.ly/4b8YMuT 2. Create a Discord account 3. Click the link in the "Join PWS CONNECT" email you receive after taking the survey

During National Recovery Month, we’re reminded of the power we all have to help build a recovery-ready community. Interventions aren't just about guiding individuals toward treatment…they’re about laying the foundation for a community to support those in need. Every successful intervention helps build a network of care, understanding, and compassion, making it easier for others to seek help. But it doesn’t stop there—our collective responsibility is to create an environment where recovery is not only possible but encouraged. As awareness and resources grow during National Recovery Month, let’s all commit to supporting those in our community who are on their journey to recovery. #NationalRecoveryMonth #RecoveryReady #SupportCommunity #JARecovery

In light of three recent heat-related child deaths in Arizona, Claire Louge, our Executive Director, spoke to ABC15 Arizona about the critical role of community support in preventing such tragedies. Claire highlights the necessity of shifting our focus from intervention to prevention, saying, "Support, not judgment, is key to preventing these tragedies." Watch the full interview to learn more about how you can help prevent tragedies like these by supporting families in your community. https://lnkd.in/gHbwBwJE

August 31st was International Overdose Awareness Day, here are a few things we learned that we can do to make a difference! The 2024 theme for International Overdose Awareness Day, “Together we can,” encourages community, unity, and action, reminding us that we have the power to make a difference when we work together. Together we can: -Attend or host IOAD events. -Share stories of those we have lost to overdose. -Wear purple in remembrance of those who have died from overdose. -Learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to an overdose. -Carry naloxone in case of an emergency. -Volunteer with local harm reduction organizations. -Remove stigmatizing language in discussions about substance use. -Tell friends and family that no one has to struggle alone, and help is available through 988. ( https://lnkd.in/guY3m9yj )

#TerminologyTuesday: ADVERSE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES & RESILIENCE, a report offers “a groundbreaking framework for understanding the relationship between community trauma and violence; understanding how community trauma undermines both individual and community resilience, especially in communities highly impacted by violence, and what can be done about it; the report outlines specific strategies to address and prevent community trauma—and foster resilience—using techniques from those living in affected areas.” Read here for more information: https://buff.ly/3yMgqpT