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NVRH and Umbrella Inc. partner to support prevention efforts throughout the Northeast Kingdom
Vermont Business Magazine Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) has received the Vermont Prevention Center of Excellence’s Grant. This grant is a one-year grant opportunity with goals to reduce underage drinking, high-risk alcohol consumption, marijuana and tobacco misuse, prescription drug and stimulant misuse, and illicit stimulants and opioids. In order to build prevention capacity and infrastructure at the community, as well as regional levels, NVRH is partnering with Umbrella Inc.
The grant, which totals $450,000, tackles two components of prevention: the promotion of healthy lifestyles and norms that reduce the risks associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and the reduction of the impact of those at higher-than-average risk for substance misuse. This includes individuals currently experiencing problems related to use.
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The Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE) has announced the award of four grants to support the establishment or expansion of four Recovery Community Centers. The grants total $1.5 million to be awarded over two years.
New grant recipients include Recovery Café in Lexington, Achieving Recovery Together (ART) in Winchester, and Shepherd’s House in Nicholasville. Voices of Hope (VOH) Recovery Community Center in Lexington, which had previously received KORE funding in support of its services, will receive a new round of funding to launch mobile recovery support services to more communities within the Lexington, Frankfort, and Louisville areas.
Atlantic County Justice Facility named R. Scott Chavez Facility of the Year
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The NCCHC award honors ACJF’s joint partnership with John Brooks Recovery Center for its addiction and reentry services.
The NCCHC award honors ACJF’s joint partnership with JBRC. JBRC and the ACJF implemented the state’s first program to provide medication-assisted treatment to inmates,” said Michael Santillo, CEO of John Brooks Recovery Center. MAYS LANDING, N.J. (PRWEB) December 23, 2020 Many people in the recovery community feel strongly that medication-assisted treatment is the key to sobriety and removing barriers is the first step in long-term recovery. Leading the charge is John Brooks Recovery Center (JBRC) in partnership with the Atlantic County Justice Facility (ACJF) as they strive to break the cycle of crime and addiction.
Jackson County prosecutor examines use of resources to better fight violence in Kansas City
Study reveals much time spent on KCPD drug cases
Jackson County prosecutor examines use of resources to better fight violence in Kansas City
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. â A Jackson County Prosecutorâs Office community advisory board plans to share data this week revealing how police and prosecutors are working to address drug crimes.
The findings, which focus on cases in which a drug offense is the main reason for the charge, reveal some bright spots in the investigation and prosecution of drug crimes, but also reveal disparities requiring further work.
McCRACKEN COUNTY, KY â Drugs are the root cause to majority of crimes that affect the community, according to the McCracken County Sheriff s Department â who says combating this problem has and will continue to be a top priority for the department.Â
To do this, the sheriff s department formed an alliance, named Badges of Hope, with The Kentucky Addiction Center in Nov. 2019. The department says this alliance provides victims of drug addictions hope for their future by giving access to free opportunities to receive compassionate and caring drug rehabilitation services.Â
Sheriff Matt Carter says this alliance has also been a united front between Western KY law enforcement and other rehab facilities.Â