Agency Program Overview
Intended Audience:
This presentation is ideal for healthcare providers, social workers, community members, policymakers, and anyone interested in learning about effective strategies for supporting recovery.
Description:
"Face Addiction Now: Agency Program Overview" is a comprehensive session designed to provide an in-depth look at the mission, services, and impact of Face Addiction Now (FAN). This presentation will highlight how the program supports individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders (SUDs), offering resources, guidance, and pathways to recovery. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the program’s initiatives, innovative approaches, and collaborative efforts aimed at addressing the addiction crisis.
Key Topics:
- Mission and Vision of Face Addiction Now: Overview of the program's purpose, values, and long-term goals in fighting addiction and supporting recovery in individuals, families, and communities.
- Comprehensive Services: Detailed breakdown of the services FAN offers, including peer support, educational programs, treatment referrals, recovery planning, and strategies to reduce the risks associated with substance use.
- Community Outreach and Engagement: Exploring how FAN connects with local groups through awareness efforts, partnerships, and outreach activities to improve understanding of substance use and expand access to care.
- Peer Support Model: Introduction to FAN’s peer support approach, where individuals with personal experience in recovery serve as mentors, offering guidance and encouragement to those currently facing substance use challenges.
- Collaborative Partnerships: Discussion of FAN’s collaborations with healthcare providers, law enforcement, schools, and local government to create a coordinated response to the addiction crisis.
- Innovative Harm Reduction Strategies: Focus on FAN’s programs that aim to reduce the risks associated with drug use, including naloxone training, syringe exchange services, and overdose prevention education.
- Prevention and Education: Highlighting FAN's preventive measures and educational programs, which aim to raise awareness about addiction, its risks, and the importance of early intervention.
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