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Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Council (RSAC) monthly E-newsletter is a tether of communication across towns, providers, organizations, and individuals on Cape Cod providing information on substance use across the continuum of prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. | |
Worried About a Loved One's Drinking or Substance Use?
Your Are Not Alone!
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Al Anon, Learn to Cope, and Parents Supporting Parents all exist to advocate for and educate families about substance use disorder, while primarily providing peer support with compassion and hope. Family members can access Narcan and overdose response training through Learn to Cope and Parents Supporting Parents, as well as other free resources from all three organizations. These are important to support the family members in processing their grief and help them understand that they are not alone in this. This support can also assist in the interruption of intergenerational substance use and addiction. All three groups have free meetings on Cape Cod and more information can be found at their websites.
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B Free Conducts June Trainings: “Joyful Recovery” | |
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“Joyful Recovery” is an interactive workshop for providers, people in recovery and loved ones of recovery to learn holistic and mindfulness practices of thriving not just surviving in recovery. These sessions will be facilitated by Ayanna Parrent, LICSW, RYT 500, the owner and Founder of B FREE Wellness Inc. Three sessions will be provided, two in person and one virtual. In person trainings will take place at B FREE’s new studio at 326 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601.
June 17th (In Person) 10am-12pm: Training for those in recovery, or recovery seeking.
June 23rd (In Person) 10am-12pm: Training for providers and loved ones of people in recovery.
June 28th (Virtual) 4:30pm-6pm: Training is open to all community members. Link to be given upon registration.
Register through bfreewell.org
Questions? Contact Ayanna Parrent at ayanna@bfreewell.org
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Wellstrong Annual Spring Fundraiser Takes Place Saturday June 11, 2022! | |
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Wellstrong is a fitness and wellness community for people in recovery from substance use disorder, supporting people to stay well through physical and emotional strength. This obstacle course fundraiser is proudly sponsored by the Falmouth Commission on Substance Use and will support Wellstrong in continuing to achieve their mission. The race will involve obstacle challenges that could require you to use your full body, so be ready to work! Modifications will be offered at each obstacle for those who may need them.
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Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands is hiring to build capacity for the upcoming implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's new 988 three digit dialing code. We need Crisis Line Associates to answer incoming calls to the NSPL/988 lines and On-Call Shift Supervisors to provide support as needed to our Crisis Line Associates, Volunteers and Interns as they answer calls.
If you have ever considered being involved with our organization as a crisis line worker, now is the time!
Please contact Cheryl Rossi at crossi@capesamaritans.org to learn more about these wonderful opportunities.
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Project Here Resource Available to Educators | |
Project Here provides free resources to educators across Massachusetts to teach substance use prevention to middle school students in order to empower students to make healthy decisions and promote social-emotional learning. The online toolkit is filled with lesson plans and other resources meant to complement any prevention curriculum already underway in schools. Register for free on the Project Here website!
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SAMSHA Updated Spanish Resources on Underage Alcohol Use | |
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SAMHSA has updated a variety of Spanish resources on underage alcohol use. These resources are available on their website to download and print. The flyers range in topic from how to talk with your young adult about underage drinking to information for parents on substance use in young adults to how to have what can be difficult conversations, as well as tips for teens. Make sure your organization has resources in all language your participants may speak.
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New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Announces Summer Training Schedule | |
The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute offers trainings on HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis, and substance use for non-physician health and human services providers. All trainings are free of charge. Their summer training schedule is now up and includes topics such as: Addressing Pregnancy & Reproductive Health in Harm Reduction Settings, Hepatitis C Prevention for LGB and TGNC Individuals and Communities, and Safer Injecting and Wound Care, as well as a variety of other relevant topics.
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The National Harm Reduction Coalition Announces Summer Training Series | |
The 13th National Harm Reduction Conference organizing committee announces “External Education - HarmRed22” training series, starting June 21st. These are informal conversation panels with speakers and moderators of all different walks of life and experiences. These workshops will last about 1.5 hours and are scheduled on Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (EDT) and 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (PDT). Some presenters will be presenting in Spanish. Live interpretation as well as translation of the transcript from Spanish to English will be provided post session to offer those who join the series that are non Spanish speakers.
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Human Rights Coalition Resource:
Preventing Substance Abuse Among LGBTQ+ Teens
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June is Pride Month, yet LGBTQ+ teens may be two times as likely to be bullied, excluded or assaulted at school. And they're nearly 40 percent less likely to have an adult in their family to whom they can turn. So it is no surprise that they may be twice as likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol. The Human Rights Coalition published this issue brief that reviews what we know about substance abuse among LGBTQ+ young people and explains why this group is at particular risk. It also shares recommendations for parents, educators, and other adults who can help LGBTQ+ teens avoid or limit drug and alcohol use. Finally, it outlines public policy that can reduce adolescent substance abuse and keep young LGBTQ+ people safe. Get more information on how you can support the LGBTQ+ young people in your life HERE.
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covid notices | resources | |
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Be sure to download our Cape & Islands Food Access Resource Guide! This publication is updated monthly by the Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and contains all the information you need for food accessibility.
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Asking for help is the first important step and there are resources out there that can support you no matter where you are in your journey with substances. If you want to talk with an Information and Referral Specialist now, call 800-327-5050 or 617-292-5065 or view our Cape Cod Substance Use Resource Guide.
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Coping During the Covid Pandemic | |
The Cape Cod COVID-19 Response Task Force has collected helpful wellness resources for you during COVID-19. Please check back regularly as we add to these resources. Each month we will highlight tools to help manage this crisis and identify for you web videos, articles, discussions, and resources we have found helpful. These tools apply to those of all ages, children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and elders.
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Barnstable County Covid Recovery Resources | |
COVID-19 can be difficult for all of us but especially for those in recovery. This might be exacerbated by people unable to attend their normal support group meetings or other recovery supports. Please click on resources button to find local and nationwide resources related to substance use disorder and mental health. You can also call the MA Substance Use Helpline anytime at 800-327-5050.
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service directory opportunity | |
Are You Represented on our Service Directory Website? | |
The Barnstable County Department of Human Services’ SERVICE DIRECTORY website, is a robust local health and human services directory with resources for individuals, families, and agencies on Cape Cod with public health questions and concerns.
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