Greener Pathways

TOMORROW Monday@12p EST. Brenda Maccio, a Family Nurse Practitioner and Harm Reductionist speaks about her year prescribing MAT in a clinic in Rural USA. The triumphs, the challenges the STIGMA and how it changed her life forever. Join us for "Where's The Compassion?" **Harm Reduction Works-HRW is a Mutual Aid meeting open to ANYONE who’s interested in learning about or practicing Harm Reduction for ANY reason..abstinence welcome but not required and labels are not necessary, ALL ARE WELCOME!

Senator Harckham recognizes the benefit of Narcan and its’ ability to reverse an overdose and save a life. Everyone can and should carry Narcan. Text NARCANKIT to 21000 and Greener Pathways CRPA’s will connect with you to train you and provide you a kit.

We posted this warning last week about not trusting pressed pills. Here’s a report of them being in our community from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. These pressed pills, made to look like Oxy 30’s but containing fentanyl, could be deadly if they were taken. Always be mindful that the drug supply is likely contaminated. If you or someone you know would like help with their substance use disorder, please contact Greener Pathways at 518-291-4500 or text to 518-822-7437. Help is available. There is hope in recovery.

Overdoses have occurred in the past for people using crack, cocaine and other substances beside Opiates. Use safely and always assume your supply may be contaminated.

Thank you to Bethany Bump at the Times Union for recapping the effects COVID-19 has had on our vulnerable substance use population. More work to do. https://www.timesunion.com//Drug-deaths-in-Saratoga-Rensse

Laurie Quinn, Certified Addiction Recovery Coach at Our Wellness Collective, talks about family support during the holidays and her weekly Family Support Harm Reduction Works meeting she hosts via Zoom each Tuesday evening at 630pm EST. https://cbs6albany.com//recovery-coachs-weekly-zoom-provid

Danielle Hotaling, LMSW and Special Projects Coordinator at Twin County Recovery Services, offers tips on being prepared on how to avoid slip ups during this tough holiday season. https://cbs6albany.com//preparedness-is-to-key-avoiding-su

People recover differently. That’s why Greener Pathways supports ALL pathways to recovery. What do you want to do for your recovery today and how can we help? www.greenerpathways.org 518-291-4500

Everyone makes mistakes, but that doesn't mean they have to pay for it the rest of their life. Sometimes good people make bad choices, it doesn't mean they are bad, it means they are human. Have compassion, you could be the one person to change their life. -Marc Mero

NY State Never Use Alone hotline launches - helping keep people alive https://cbs6albany.com//dose-of-reality-helping-drug-addic

Get NARCAN by visiting our website. Narcan SAVES lives. Be part of the solution. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSezHREHFrMsVMN9zF/viewform

Get NARCAN for free on our website. Narcan SAVES lives. Be part of the solution. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSezHREHFrMsVMN9zF/viewform

Opioid Use Disorder can effect people of all ages. And people of all ages can be on medication assisted treatment. #StopTheStigms https://healingcommunitiesstudy.org/commun/nycolumbia.html

HAPPENING NOW DEA National Drug Takeback Day - Today 10/24 from 10am to 2pm. All unused or expired prescription medications (no sharps) can be dropped off at the following locations: Columbia County... Columbia County Sheriff's Office - 85 Industrial Tract Hudson NY CC Sheriff's Sub-Station - 2684 State Route 23, Hillsdale, NY Hudson City Police Dept. - 701 Union St., Hudson NY Greene County Hannaford Cairo - 223 Main St. Cairo NY

DEA National Drug Takeback Day - Today 10/24 from 10am to 2pm. All unused or expired prescription medications (no sharps) can be dropped off at the following locations: Columbia County Columbia County Sheriff's Office - 85 Industrial Tract Hudson NY CC Sheriff's Sub-Station - 2684 State Route 23, Hillsdale, NY... Hudson City Police Dept. - 701 Union St., Hudson NY Greene County Hannaford Cairo - 223 Main St. Cairo NY

DEA National Drug Takeback Day - Tomorrow 10/24 from 10am to 2pm. All unused or expired prescription medications (no sharps) can be dropped off at the following locations: Columbia County >Columbia County Sheriff's Office - 85 Industrial Tract Hudson NY >CC Sheriff's Sub-Station - 2684 State Route 23, Hillsdale, NY... >Hudson City Police Dept. - 701 Union St., Hudson NY Greene County >Hannaford Cairo - 223 Main St. Cairo NY

Great to spend time this morning with the Athens Town Justices and Clerks doing a socially distanced narcan training. Thank you for having us in to talk to you. Thank you for your interest in Narcan and saving lives. Interested in narcan training for your group or organization? Call Greener Pathways at 518-291-4500. www.greenerpathways.org - Serving Columbia & Greene Counties.

We are lucky to live and work in a beautiful area. Take the time to enjoy it. That’s what we’re doing now after conducting a socially distanced narcan training in Catskill for 8 individuals. Need narcan. Want to get trained to carry Narcan. Let us know. Text NARCANKIT to 21000 or call us at 518-291-4500. greenerpathways.org - serving Greene and Columbia Counties.