NEWFANE-Community Substance Use Response (CSUR) and West River Valley Thrives invite the public to join them on Thursday, May 23, at 6 p.m., for "Empowering Communities: Harm Reduction & Overdose Education for Substance Use Disorders," an insightful night of education and discussion on harm reduction and overdose prevention.
The event is free and will be held at the Vermont EMS Academy (VEMSA), 1096 VT Route 30, next to the Lodge at West River.
This training, presented by Vermont Cares, will delve into harm reduction philosophy and strategies, breaking down stigma, understanding overdose prevention, recognizing signs of an overdose, and how to respond. Participants will gain a compassionate, informed, and practical approach to harm reduction and will be equipped to positively affect their communities and offer nonjudgmental support to those in need.
Attendants are given the option to take home a naloxone kit, empowering them to potentially save lives in their community.
CSUR is a collaborative effort that includes Voices of Hope, Turning Point of Windham County, the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont, Building a Positive Community, West River Valley Thrives, Grace Cottage Hospital, Meetinghouse Solutions, and others in the community working together throughout the continuum of care to ensure that substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services reach our rural communities in Windham County.
Snacks will be provided. For more information: email [email protected] or call 802-275-7232. This event is free and all are welcome.
This Town and Village item was submitted to The Commons.