PROJECT: OPIOID AWARENESS
Ronald's Story - Video Premier August 27th at 8:00am
Ronald's Story is told by his mother and Stratford resident, Amy Nelson. The Nelson family hopes to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorder by sharing their personal story. This short film was created by the Town of Stratford in collaboration with the Nelson family to remind residents that they are not alone if they know someone struggling and that help is available.
Resources:
The Hub - Mental Health, Prevention, Treatment, Recovery, Narcan trainings
https://www.thehubct.org/
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Also the home of the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board.
https://www.preventsuicidect.org/get-help/ct-988/
Turning Point CT - was developed by young people in Connecticut who are in recovery from mental health and substance use issues.
https://turningpointct.org/
LiveLoud - DMHAS funded recovery supports
https://liveloud.org/
DMHAS Bed Availability - The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services provides a number of state-funded inpatient beds for mental health and addiction treatment for eligible residents.
https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/programs-and-services/finding-services/dmhas-bed-availability
Addiction Services - https://www.ctaddictionservices.com/
Recovery Network of Programs - mission is to provide comprehensive care and expert recovery services to any individual or family on their journey to restore hope, health, and healing.
https://recovery-programs.org/
You Think You Know - an educational campaign to raise awareness of counterfeit drugs causing overdose deaths in the state of Connecticut.
https://www.youthinkyouknowct.org/
Medication Drop Box - Available 24/7 in the Stratford Police Department Lobby