The Elmwood Place WeTHRIVE!℠team has a passion for harm reduction. In less than a year, they’ve taken action to address drug overdoses and substance use disorder in their community with compassion and understanding. Read on to see how their efforts evolved as they work to reduce the stigma and empower residents to look out for one another.
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Quick Response Team member understands addiction
On a recent Saturday, Rachel Johnson and fellow Quick Response Team (QRT) members canvassed neighborhoods in Colerain Township. Going door-to-door, they handed out resource packets and talked to residents about how people experiencing addiction can get help.
Read moreTake Back Day nets 180 pounds of drugs for WeTHRIVE! communities
On April 28, five WeTHRIVE! communities collected nearly 180 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medication as part of National Drug Take Back Day.
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