Tri-County Collaborative Annual Report on Drug-Related Fatalities
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Press Release: NARCAN® Now Boxes in Monterey to Save Lives
PDF version available here. From the Monterey Police Department: The City of Monterey via the Monterey Police Department (MPD), MultiDisciplinary Outreach Team (MDOT) in collaboration with the Central Coast Overdose Prevention coalition, is embarking on a critical initiative to combat the alarming increase in overdose deaths in California and Monterey County. As part of this
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2024 Recovery Run Registration Is Now OPEN!
We’re thrilled to announce that registration for the 2024 Recovery Run is now live! Co-hosted by Door to Hope and CCODP, this community event promises to be a meaningful gathering of supporters, advocates, and runners alike. Join us for a day of celebrating recovery! About the Hosts Door to Hope, a cornerstone nonprofit in Monterey
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#BounceBack: Fitness for People in Recovery
Recovery from substance use disorder is a journey that demands dedication, support, and a holistic approach. Recognizing the transformative power of physical activity in this journey, CCODP is thrilled to announce the launch of our #BounceBack program. Inspired by Reps 4 Recovery, #BounceBack offers a unique blend of fitness and wellness support to individuals navigating
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Grief Recovery Support Networks and Resources
Note: None of the links below are affiliate links. CCODP does not earn money from anything posted here. If you’d like to support our mission, please donate to our GoFundMe. Websites Grief Recovery After Substance Passing (GRASP): A community offering understanding, compassion, and support for those who have lost someone they love through addiction and
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What Is a Peer Support Specialist (And How Do I Become One)?
It’s common for someone in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) to want to give back to their community or “pay it forward” by helping others. However, it’s not always clear how to do this, where to go, or what kind of training is needed. There are actually several different paths one could take to
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[Podcast] Addiction in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care
Step into the fast-paced world of emergency medicine with Dr. Casey Grover’s podcast, Addiction in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care. Dr. Grover is CCODP’s co-founder and Chair of the Division of Emergency Medicine at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Every 6 minutes, an American loses their life to a drug overdose. Every 5 minutes,
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[Podcast] The Call: Saving Lives With Harm Reduction
Learn more about harm reduction and the Never Use Alone hotline, a peer-led resource to keep people safe while using drugs alone.
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What Is Pulsepoint and Why Is It Important?
In today’s fast-paced world, where every second counts, having quick access to life-saving resources can make all the difference. PulsePoint, an innovative mobile application, is at the forefront of leveraging technology to empower ordinary citizens to become heroes in emergency situations. While it may currently only focus on people in cardiac distress, the potential to
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The Xyla-zine: Our newest guide on tackling “Tranq”
Xylazine, also known as “Tranq,” has been sweeping through our community this year, worsening an already worrying overdose crisis in the United States. We have created a simple foldable zine to inform the public about what xylazine is and how to stay safe. The zine is available for free as a pdf, which you can
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