FREDERICK COUNTY GOES PURPLE
FREDERICK COUNTY GOES PURPLE
Crossed Bridges Goal:
Drive down the local opioid (and other substance) death and overdose rate by uniting volunteer efforts, community and faith organizations behind a united Frederick community leadership that has answered the question, “who is reducing their opioid death rate and what is making the difference”.
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Frederick County Statistics (2022)
44 deaths total
158 non-fatal overdoses
Initial Important Responses
Narcan
Peer Recovery Specialists - 200+ trained; 83% connection rate to services
(Peer Recovery Specialists are at FMH, Court, Detention Ctr, CAA, Way station)
Drug Court - over 200 graduates
Drug Take Back Events - over 5000 lbs collected per year
Law Enforcement (Narcotics unit)- 22 cases, 20 arrests, 121.4 grams heroin seized
Crossed Bridges Goal:
Drive down the local opioid (and other substance) death and overdose rate by uniting volunteer efforts, community and faith organizations behind a united Frederick community leadership that has answered the question, “who is reducing their opioid death rate and what is making the difference”.
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Frederick County Statistics (2022)
44 deaths total
158 non-fatal overdoses
Initial Important Responses
Narcan
Peer Recovery Specialists - 200+ trained; 83% connection rate to services
(Peer Recovery Specialists are at FMH, Court, Detention Ctr, CAA, Way station)
Drug Court - over 200 graduates
Drug Take Back Events - over 5000 lbs collected per year
Law Enforcement (Narcotics unit)- 22 cases, 20 arrests, 121.4 grams heroin seized
These resources describe both what caused the Opioid Crisis and how does any community respond. They define the problem and the continuum of care for those in need
How Can My Church Help?
How Can My Church Help?
Churches bring a unique perspective on what affects people.
- A Community Recovery Policy is unifying churches around core beliefs for the purpose of united action and response.
- A 24/7 Prayer Canopy has been set up with over 30 participating churches.
- Sign up for our team to come to your church with a FREE seminar! See an example of our first seminar held on July 27, 2019: https://www.facebook.com/events/2344250195818547/
- Also, churches are equipping peer recovery specialists to provide care to those seeking recovery and their families.
How Can I or My Organization Help?
How Can I or My Organization Help?