Addiction Services Special Projects

I. Monroe County's Call to Action Campaigns

1. Naloxone Box Business Owner and Naloxone Education 

The first call to action campaign will focus on educating and raising awareness of Naloxone Boxes and Naloxone availability throughout Monroe County. A series of Naloxone box business owner interviews will be conducted to further reinforce Naloxone availability in the community and reduce stigma towards individuals experiencing substance use disorder. Goals of the campaign are as follows:

  • Increase knowledge of Naloxone Boxes and naloxone availability within Monroe County and its effectiveness

  • how to effectively use naloxone.

  • Motivate community members to become action ready and support people with substance use disorder (SUD).

  • Reduce community stigma associated with substance use.

Call to Action Campaigns Launch in Monroe County: https://www.monroecounty.gov/news-2024-11-04-action

2. New York State 911 Good Samaritan Law

The second call to action campaign will focus on educating and raising awareness on New York States 911 Good Samaritan Law in efforts to eliminate misinformation, prevent potentially fatal overdoses and unintended deaths and motivate residents to be action ready to support individuals who may be experiencing opioid related overdoses. Using Law enforcement representatives from Monroe County’s Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Rochester Police Department (RPD) a series of spokesperson videos will be developed to reinforce the overarching message, “See an overdose? Call 911. The New York State Good Samaritan Law can protect you and save lives.”

*For more information regarding the NYS Good Samaritan Law please visit: NYS 911 Good Samaritan Law

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II. Monroe County Anti-Stigma Coalition 

Community Action Coalition Committed to Uprooting Stigma (C.A.C.T.U.S)

Stigma can be one of the biggest barriers to treatment options and support for individuals who are experiencing a substance use disorder. Community Action Coalition Committed to Uprooting Stigma (C.A.C.T.U.S.) was created to address and educate communities on the existing causes and harmful effects of stigma in effort to eliminate stigma surrounding substance use disorders.  Our mission is to dismantle the harmful stereotypes and discriminatory practices that perpetuate stigma surrounding substance use and co-occurring concerns. We want to empower our communities through education, resources, support, and compassion.

If you are interested in learning more about our coalition or would like to join, please email Kelly Robinson at [email protected].

III. HEALing Communities Study (HCS) 2022- 2024

We are partnering with Columbia University and many local stakeholders to prevent opioid misuse and treat Opioid Use Disorder. This project is focusing on:

  • Educating high-risk populations
  • Improving delivery of medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUDs)
  • Increasing safety of opioid prescribing and dispensing practices

The initiative is part of a research study, launched by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The study strives to reduce opioid overdose deaths by 40%.

 

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