Posted on September 30, 2019
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention will be able to start implementing some of its goals, thanks to funding from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Last month, it was announced that the group was awarded a $1 million grant as part of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. According to draft minutes from this month’s Starke County Opioid Consortium meeting, that funding will allow the group to focus on various prevention, treatment, and recovery activities.
When it comes to prevention, the consortium hopes to expand training for overdose reversal medications, educate family members and others who know someone with substance or opioid use disorder to reduce stigma, and teach professionals how to identify those disorders.
Members also hope to improve treatment by recruiting providers, reducing barriers to treatment, and working with law enforcement and first responders to make sure people are getting the treatment they need. Plans also call for the development of “recovery communities” and making sure those who have been discharged from treatment facilities or released from jail get follow-up services.
During the meeting, members also pointed out that the consortium is looking to add people who are currently in recovery, along with a dentist, since a lot of opioids are prescribed by dentists. Additionally, the Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention is coordinating with Constellation of Starke, as two groups put together and implement their own plans.
The taskforce also continues to look into other grant opportunities. One would provide monthly online training sessions on various topics related to the group’s goals.
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Monday, September 30, 2019
Monday, June 17, 2019
6/22 STOP Town Hall @ Henry F. Schricker Library
We will meet at the Henry F. Schricker Library from 10-11am to discuss the opioid crisis and what it means for Starke County. Learn more about what Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention (STOP) is doing and share your ideas about reducing opioid use disorder in our community!
Monday, June 10, 2019
Starke Task Force for Overdose Prevention to Host Public Meeting Tuesday
Posted on June 8, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention (STOP) is working to bring community members from various backgrounds and sectors together to address prevention, treatment and recovery in regards to opioid abuse disorder within the community.
Last month, the organization held a ‘Town Hall’ meeting at the Bass Lake Property Owner’s Association building. This was the first of four public sessions that have been scheduled.
The discussion was led by Todd Willis, the director of prevention education at Porter-Starke Services.
Willis explained that STOP was established through the Rural Communities Opiod Response Planning Initiative. He also shared national statistics related to the opioid epidemic, as well as localized stats specific to the State of Indiana and Starke County.
On Tuesday, June 11th, the group will hold their monthly meeting for existing members of the consortium as well as another public information session. Visit StarkeCountySTOP.org for more details about those events.
To hear more from May’s meeting, tune into this Sunday’s Kankakee Valley Viewpoints Program at noon right here on K99.3 WKVI.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention (STOP) is working to bring community members from various backgrounds and sectors together to address prevention, treatment and recovery in regards to opioid abuse disorder within the community.
Last month, the organization held a ‘Town Hall’ meeting at the Bass Lake Property Owner’s Association building. This was the first of four public sessions that have been scheduled.
The discussion was led by Todd Willis, the director of prevention education at Porter-Starke Services.
Willis explained that STOP was established through the Rural Communities Opiod Response Planning Initiative. He also shared national statistics related to the opioid epidemic, as well as localized stats specific to the State of Indiana and Starke County.
On Tuesday, June 11th, the group will hold their monthly meeting for existing members of the consortium as well as another public information session. Visit StarkeCountySTOP.org for more details about those events.
To hear more from May’s meeting, tune into this Sunday’s Kankakee Valley Viewpoints Program at noon right here on K99.3 WKVI.
Monday, May 20, 2019
Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention to Hold Meeting in Bass Lake Tonight
Posted on May 20, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WVKI
An organization focused on understanding the nation-wide opioid crisis and its impact on Starke County is holding a public meeting this evening.
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention or STOP will be meeting from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Bass Lake Property Owners Association (BLPOA) Community Center.
According to officials, the overall goal of STOP is to reduce the rate of disease and death associated with opioid overdoses.
The taskforce is working to bring community members from various backgrounds and sectors together to address prevention, treatment and recovery in regards to opioid abuse disorder.
During tonight’s meeting, officials shared that they will be discussing the opioid crisis and what it means for Starke County.
They’re planning to share more about what STOP is doing and they’d like to hear public input about how to effectively reduce opioid abuse disorder within the community.
For additional information visit StarkeCountySTOP.org.
Author Jacque Ryan, WVKI
An organization focused on understanding the nation-wide opioid crisis and its impact on Starke County is holding a public meeting this evening.
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention or STOP will be meeting from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Bass Lake Property Owners Association (BLPOA) Community Center.
According to officials, the overall goal of STOP is to reduce the rate of disease and death associated with opioid overdoses.
The taskforce is working to bring community members from various backgrounds and sectors together to address prevention, treatment and recovery in regards to opioid abuse disorder.
During tonight’s meeting, officials shared that they will be discussing the opioid crisis and what it means for Starke County.
They’re planning to share more about what STOP is doing and they’d like to hear public input about how to effectively reduce opioid abuse disorder within the community.
For additional information visit StarkeCountySTOP.org.
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