Understanding Addiction: Finding Hope for Individuals, Families, and Communities

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and addiction have reached epidemic proportions, ravaging individuals, families, and communities everywhere. Addiction affects all of us in one way or another. Whether you are a family member searching for answers or a concerned community member who wants to make a difference, please join us as we examine this baffling disorder.

October 7: Learn the Facts – Understanding Addiction and Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

• The science of substance use and what we now know.

• Using knowledge to dispel stigma and misconceptions

October 14: Hear The Stories – How Does Addiction Affect Our Community

• Hear from people on the front lines: law enforcement officers, social workers, first responders, outreach workers, health providers and treatment professionals and, most importantly, persons recovering from addiction.

October 21: Understand the Impact on Families

• How can we provide healing and hope to families especially children who are often profoundly affected by this disease?

October 28: Be Inspired By Hope - Finding Solutions

• Effective strategies for prevention, harm reduction, and treatment

• The many paths to recovery for individuals, families, and communities

Please join us for any or all of the sessions to find the resources and inspiration to make a difference.