What did i miss? STUF edition april 25, 2016

We have $1,000 left for Narcan kits.

Regina went to see Chief Campanello, from Gloucester (who was made famous last year for implementing a program where all addicts who seek help from the GPD get treatment immediately) and stated that they do narcan trainings as well.

Worcester County group – similar to SUTF, in Spencer, Bay Path, North Brookfield, East Brookfield. We have been sending representatives for 2 months.
 
Mini Task Force in Belchertown. Gail has been going.
 
http://paariusa.org/
 
Cherry Sullivan – Hampshire HOPE – on track for Year 1 goals. Identifying dentists, sports medicine and athletes, 18-24 year olds.
 
Rite-Aid now has a standing order for Narcan.
 
Increasing/focusing research on non-fatal overdoses.
 
Where can you reach 18-24 year olds?
 - Family surveys “does anyone in your life struggle with drug and alcohol use?” Healthy Families Home Visits
 - Community Action’s grant for youth at risk, Helen Franchi

• May 14 youth conferences
• Food pantries

 
Monday May 2 Belchertown Public Hearing to propose raising age of tobacco purchase to 21
 
Working group for grant due in June:
 
Valley Gives Day is moving forward – no further updates.

Update on emails/communication – BHN has begun blocking QHCC emails.

Listening group in Barre – support and skill development group.

Ed – responding to questions, more of a community conversation. Consider that.
 
Funding to cover cost of the dinner?
 
Subcommittee:

• Ed, Cherry, Nicole, Carl, Michelle