Derby Neck Library to offer free, in-person Narcan training

DERBY - In partnership with the Alliance for Prevention and Wellness of BHcare, Derby Neck Library is proud to offer free, in-person Narcan training for members of the community ages high school and up. 

The training will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 11. The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Register below:

https://derbynecklibrary.org/.../free-community-narcan.../

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

BHcare welcomes psychiatrist to team of mental health specialists

Dr. Alexander Rahimi

 ANSONIA/BRANFORD - BHcare welcomes Dr. Alexander Rahimi to our team of mental health and substance use specialists. 

Dr Rahimi will be working with our Medication Assisted Treatment program, leading our dedicated MAT team to provide behavioral therapy, supports and medications to treat clients with opioid use disorders.

Dr. Rahimi received his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University, where he earned membership to Gold Humanism Honor Society. He completed his psychiatry residency at Tripler Army Medical Center and earned his fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. 

He served as Chief Resident of Research and Scholarly Activity, Safety Chief of the Department of Behavioral Health, a member of the Medical Student Recruitment Committee, and participated in the Program Evaluation Committee along with the Medical Student Curriculum Committee at Tripler Army Medical Center. 

Dr Rahimi was also awarded Intern of the Year and Resident Researcher of the Year during his time at Tripler. 

BHcare’s MAT uses FDA-approved medications naltrexone (Vivitrol®) and buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone®) - along with comprehensive counseling and behavioral therapies - to help to provide a “whole-person” approach to address issues related to opioid dependence, including withdrawal management, cravings and relapse prevention. 

Evidence-based treatment approaches like these increase success and long-term recovery rates. Call 203-800-7177 or visit BHcare.org to learn more about our services.

BHcare provides a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children, and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence and other health-risk behaviors.  

Visit BHcare.org for more information.

This is a press release from BHcare.

Narcan training slated at Echo Hose Training Center in Shelton

 

This is shared from the Shelton Youth Bureau Facebook page.

Alliance for Prevention & Wellness to hold Narcan training via Zoom

 

This is shared from the Seymour Ambulance Association Facebook page.

Klarides-Ditria: Overdose Awareness Day is a day to remember lives lost

Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to remember those we lost to this awful disease, and to acknowledge the grief of the loved ones left behind. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that about 93,000 people died from an overdose in 2020, a nearly 30% increase in deaths compared to 2019. This issue affects everyone of us, our friends and certainly our communities.  In an effort to combat this epidemic, the legislature passed HB 5597, a bill I co-sponsored, to establish a pilot program to expand a peer navigator program - similar to the successful New London Cares project - that requires participating municipalities to send peer navigators out to address the health care and social needs of people with opioid use disorder.  Peer navigators also receive updated training on non-coercive and non-stigmatizing methods for engaging people with the disorder. I also supported HB 6588 to prohibit health care providers from being required to prescribe more than the physician-recommended dose of prescription drugs if deemed clinically inappropriate, reducing the potential for substance misuse or abuse. For more information on Opioids, Overdose Prevention, and Naloxone/Narcan, please visit: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/Health-Education-Management--Surveillance/The-Office-of-Injury-Prevention/Opioids-and-Prescription-Drug-Overdose-Prevention-Program Please join me on Aug. 31 in support of the men and women bravely fighting this disease, and to recognize all those we lost.  Sincerely,

Forum on opioids, stimulants slated at CT Medical Society in North Haven

Naugatuck Valley Health District to host discussion in Seymour for veterans

Forum on opioid epidemic slated Tuesday at Naugatuck High School

Ansonia Library to host training on use of Narcan

Derby Youth Service Bureau to sponsor Narcan Training at AHS

Performance to benefit Bridges Healthcare, Milford Prevention Council

Join the fight against the opioid crisis. Experience a beautiful, intimate Sunday afternoon with local indie rock band, Passing Strange and support two local organizations - Bridges Healthcare, Inc. and Milford Prevention Council - in their efforts to help those battling addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.

The event will be catered by Lasse's Restaurant and beverages will be available. There will also be a raffle with prizes donated by various Connecticut businesses. 

Passing Strange will be performing a set of their original music - CDs and shirts will be available for purchase. All ages are encouraged to attend.

ABOUT PASSING STRANGE: Anthony Paolucci and Kate Mirabella formed as an original indie band in April 2017. The duo has recorded two albums, proceeds from the first, "The Water & the Woods," being donated to "To Write Love on Her Arms." 
In July of 2018, Passing Strange released their second album, "Come Whatever Storms." Both albums will be on hand for sale at the event.

Band Site: https://anthonypaolucci.wixsite.com/passingstrange

ABOUT BRIDGES HEALTHCARE: Since 1957, Bridges' mental health and addiction recovery programs and services have helped adults, children and families move toward healing, recovery and renewal. 
Bridges is unique in its ability to offer care and treatment for the whole family, children and adults, in the same location, which can make it easier to access services and afford better outcomes for all. 
As the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority for Milford, Orange, and West Haven, Bridges offers recovery-focused services to support individuals with severe and prolonged mental illness and addiction problems. They also offer help to those who are dealing with short-term emotional and behavioral issues that come about due to the challenges and stresses of everyday life. 
Their team consists of experienced behavioral health and primary care professionals who are dedicated to providing high quality care to some of our most vulnerable citizens.

To learn more about Bridges visit https://www.bridgesct.org

ABOUT MILFORD PREVENTION COUNCIL: MPC helps the community understand the risks of substance use and make healthy choices. Businesses, civic leaders and citizens from across Milford contribute to their success.

To learn more about Milford Prevention Council: http://milfordprevention.org/


*Information shared from a Facebook event page.

Health District to host Narcan training at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - The Naugatuck Valley Overdose Prevention & Education (N.O.P.E.) Campaign will hosting a Narcan & Opioids Community Training Session from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Hospital Meditation Learning Center.
This training is free and open to the public but registration is required.

Training topics include:

- Overdose Prevention Strategies

- Signs and Symptoms of Overdose

- How to administer Naloxone

- Good Samaritan Law

- Support Information and Resources

Individuals with insurance should bring their insurance (or prescription) card for the mobile pharmacist. Free Narcan kits are available to those who are uninsured.

For information contact Jessica Stelmaszek, 203-881-3255 or at jstelmaszek@nvhd.org.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.

Agencies to host Narcan training at Seymour Middle School

SEYMOUR - A free Community Narcan Training Event will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 8 at Seymour Middle School.
The Seymour Public Schools, Seymour Police Department, Seymour Ambulance, CT DMHAS, and the Alliance for Prevention & Wellness are partnering to host the training.

This event will teach people in the community how to administer Narcan by using a nasal injector. 
This lifesaving Narcan is an opiate antidote.  Opioids include prescription pain pills such as codeine, oxycodone, and morphine, as well as heroin.  
Narcan is a prescription medicine that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose.

There will be some free Narcan Kits to hand out for those without insurance or who have higher co-pays.  
There is also going to be a pharmacist on site to write prescriptions for Narcan for those people with insurance who want a Narcan Kit.    

This is an RSVP event only to the first 35 people who sign up.  
Kearns is the point person taking reservations.  
If anyone in the community would like to be trained in administering Narcan please contact Kearns at:  rkearns@seymourschools.org  or 203-888-2561 ext. 1003.   
Being trained in the use of Narcan may just save someone’s life.

Helping coordinate this event are: Kearns, Inspector Joe DeNigris and Officer Jon Martin, Seymour Police Department, Lorrie McFarland, Alliance for Prevention & Wellness, Taylor Quijano, AmeriCorps Service Member and Alliance for Prevention & Wellness, Chief Kyle Kelly and Deputy Chief Bryan Ryan, Seymour Ambulance Association.

Seymour Middle School is at 211 Mountain Road.


This is a press release from Rich Kearns, Security Director, Seymour Public Schools.

Narcan training for community slated at Seymour Middle School

Sharing from Seymour Police Department Facebook page: