Substance Abuse Awareness for Vulnerable Populations
We will decrease the occurrence of opioid related overdoses in Central Arkansas by planning prevention, treatment, and advocacy initiatives tailored to the fit the populations most vulnerable to and most heavily impacted by opioid abuse and substance abuse.
Youth
The At-Large Community
Minorities
We will bring targeted, evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies to the youth of Central Arkansas in afterschool program and in public schools.
We will encourage the youth to be agents of change and educate their peers and families about substance use disorder.
Minorities
The At-Large Community
Minorities
We will effectively reach African Americans, Hispanics, women, and college freshman at HBCU's and state funded universities with prevention and intervention efforts in Central Arkansas.
We will start the conversation about opioid use and break the stigmas on substance abuse in the African American community.
The At-Large Community
The At-Large Community
The At-Large Community
We will strategically educate the at large community about opioid abuse and substance abuse to prevent accidental overdoses
. We will remove financial barriers to receiving SUD treatment for those with inadequate health insurance, and expand treatment / recovery options in rural areas.