The Prevention Council of Putnam

Please join us for our 6th Annual Prevention Conference. You can go to our webpage to register or click the link here to register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-prevention-conferen . Visit our website for more information and a copy of the flyer.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! If you or someone you know may be contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. In emergencies, call 911, or seek care from a local hospital or mental health provider. For Veterans: Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, send a text message to 838255... Putnam County Vet’s Warm Line is 914-519-8097. #SuicidePrevention #Prevention #Suicide #MentalHealth #MentalIllness #Depression #SuicidePreventionTaskForce #Veterans #PutnamCountyNY #FirstResponders #stopsuicide #EndTheStigma

Have a Happy and Safe Mother's Day! From all of us at the Prevention Council of Putnam and Putnam Communities That Care Coalition.

The Crime of the Century, an HBO original documentary from Alex Gibney, exposes the billions of dollars gained and thousands of lives lost due to the #opioid #crisis. The two-part HBO original documentary premieres May 10 on HBO Max. https://youtu.be/SkU75sBdjdU

CTC Spring Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/f489e7da037a/ctc-spring-newsletter

Join an information session on Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Intervention on May 4th, 2021. Use this link to register: https://bit.ly/SuicideAwareness2021

HealTogetherNY.org/Putnam #healtogetherny #opioidusedisorder #preventoverdose #overdoseprevention #OpioidUseDisorder #ColumbiaStudy #MOUD #EndTheStigma

Need help? Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a call specialist today. Our helpline is available 24/7 year-round with help available in over 200 languages. You can also text your zip code to 898211 to get help now.

Why do we recommend medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)? Because they save lives! Buprenorphine and methadone treatment decrease mortality by 50% in patients with OUD. These meds also help patients manage symptoms and achieve long-term remission and recovery. Learn more: HEALTogetherNY.org/Putnam #BupeWorks #MethadoneWorks #HealTogetherNY, #MOUDisrealrecovery, #MOUDworks, #Bupeworks, #naltrexoneworks, #opioidusedisorder

The HEALing Communities Study is preparing new materials for communities to use in 2021, and we would like to hear your feedback on the ideas we are considering! HCS plans to spotlight people with opioid use disorder sharing advice about how they navigated common challenges to staying in treatment and how using medications has helped them in their recovery. What we need from you: Your input on common challenges to staying in treatment that includes medication for opioid use d...isorder (MOUD, also called MAT). The questionnaire should take less than 15 minutes to complete. All you need is an internet-connected device like a smartphone or computer. https://forms.gle/CdXVLuzXj7zezQZ69 #MOUD #MAT #HealtogetherNY #OpioidUseDisorder #SaveALife #ThereIsHope

Our first Pop-up Naloxone training was a success. We are looking forward to holding more in future. #prevention #preventionworks #naloxone #narcantraining #overdoseprevention #opioidusedisorde #endthestigma

Thank you to everyone who came out to dispose of your unused medication. #prevention #preventionworks #putnamctc #putnamcountyny #medtakebackday #support

Great American Smoke Out coming up this month. Make a plan to quit smoking, get help. The Great American Smokeout Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier... life and reducing your cancer risk. Plus, the American Cancer Society can help you access the resources and support you need to quit. Quitting starts here. https://www.cancer.org//stay-/great-american-smokeout.html

St. Christopher's Inn now offers remote substance abuse treatment, including group and individual therapy, through our new outpatient community Telehealth progr...am. If you or someone you love cannot come to St. Christopher's Inn, let the Inn come to you and continue on the road to recovery. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3gE4Vn7 See more

#coping #COVID #Stress #Loss #COVID19

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Coping with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. https://www.cdc.gov//daily-li/managing-stress-anxiety.html

We'd like to wish you a Happy Chanukkah! From all of us at Putnam CTC and The Prevention Council of Putnam.

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour. Have a great weekend.

#Prevention #PreventionWorks #naloxonetraining #narcantraining #opioideusedisorder #recovery #behavioralhealth #forputnam #preventioncouncilofputnam #putnamctc #putnamcountyny #brewsterctc #midhudsoneducationcollaboration #nynationalguard

Have a safe Halloween. #prevention #preventionwork #putnamcountyny #substanceusedisorderprevention #safehalloween #happyhalloween

Shout Out to Carmel High School Health Students who participated in a RED RIBBON week presentation on YOU(th) Decide-Problem Gambling and for being "INFLUENCERS" in spreading the word about the dangers of underage gambling! Mrs. Andrea Rinella and her classes ROCK! #redribbonweek #putnamcountyny #carmelrams... #carmelhighschool #PreventionWorks #preventioncouncilputnam #carmelctc #youthdecide See more

If your teen is experimenting with substance use, or is working to maintain their sobriety, ADAC's new Teen Support Group may be a great option for them. This ...small online group will meet for eight weeks for 90 minutes and cover topics including coping with stress, managing emotions in healthy ways, and building supports. Contact [email protected] for more information or to register. Don't wait, groups will begin next week! See more

We, as a community, need to eliminate the stigma associated with #opioidusedisorder. Be part of the change and help us HEAL our community. Learn more: www.HealTogetherNY.org/putnam #EndStigma

Learn about the history of Red Ribbon Week and DEA Agent Kiki Camarena. #Prevention #PreventionWorks #RedRibbonWeek #PutnamCouncyNY

Congratulations

We were challenged by the Putnam County Health Department - NY to participate in the #MaskUpChallenge by sharing your picture and tagging your friends to do the same. Make sure to use #MaskUpPutnam so we can see you! #MaskUp in Putnam County. We challenge our friends at CoveCare Center St. Christopher's Inn Arms Acres Hope Not Handcuffs - Hudson Valley Drug Crisis in our Backyard - Public Page Participate in the #MaskUpChallenge with us by sharing your picture and tagging your friends to do the same. Make sure to use #MaskUpPutnam so we can see you! Putnam County Health Department