January - June 2022

Suspected Overdose Deaths: 7

Naloxone Administrations: 32

Opioid Prescriptions: 18,794

Source: NJ office of Attorney General (NJCARES)

This is the world’s annual campaign to end overdoses, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. See information about a remembrance event below.

An overdose means having more of a drug (or combination of drugs) than your body can cope with. All drugs can cause an overdose, including prescription medication prescribed by a doctor. It is important to: take the right medication, at the right time, for the right reason in the right amount! If you suspect someone has overdosed, call 911! Administering Naloxone (Narcan) is a way to help someone who may have overdosed after taking opioids. If you are interested in free training to administer Naloxone click here.

With World Overdose Awareness Day at the end of August, our family conversation cards encourage the discussion about medicines in the home and how to ensure they are stored safely and not misused. Conversation cards are in both English and Spanish. Participants can win ShopRite gift cards just by completing a survey! Contact Wendy to learn more about the conversation cards for the family meals project.

On Monday, July 25th the Flemington Council heard community feedback about Ordinance 2022-11 which allows alcohol consumption on Stangl Road on the weekends. The ordinance was passed unanimously by the council. You can watch the meeting here. You can read about the ordinance here.

Starting in September we will be "spotlighting" one member of our coalition each month. We look forward to learning more about our members!

Please join us at the Open Door Recovery Center of Hunterdon County at 5 East Main Street in Flemington on August 31^st from 5pm-7pm as we remember loved ones lost and work to break the stigma of substance use disorder in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. There will be a candlelight vigil and a wall of remembrance as well as brief messages from featured speakers. Registration is required and submissions of photos, messages, and memorials in honor of those who have passed from overdose are welcome and encouraged. All submissions must be received by August 25^th. In coming together as community, let’s spread the light of hope.” For more information contact Amy and to register click here!

Join us and our partners as we walk to "break the stigma" surrounding mental health and substance misuse on Saturday, September 10th! Our in-person event will be at Kingwood Township Park from 11:00 - 1:00 but you can also participate virtually anywhere! Click here for more information. You can register here.

Mark your calendars for the annual One Voice Summit being held on September 20, 2022 from 10:00 am-2:00pm. More information and registration information to follow in our September newsletter.

Join us and our partners at the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce for their annual Golf Classic on Monday October 3rd at Hawk Pointe Golf Club! For more information and to register click here!