Reading Police and Reading Coalition for Prevention and Support Partner to Offer Mental Health First Aid Training dlvr.it/SvHmRn

Join Reading Police for Annual Citizen Police Academy. Meet officers, tour the station, see the cruisers, learn about investigations, firearms, less lethal options, dispatch procedures, traffic & safety, scams & how to avoid them via classroom teaching & demos. Signup info below!

Reading Police Department Offers Coalition Patch During Recovery Awareness Month dlvr.it/SvLXlT

This #GriefAwarenessDay, we're thinking of those who have lost someone to suicide. You may be on your grief journey, but you are not on it alone. Join a Survivor Day event in your area to find comfort and community: afsp.org/survivorday

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜💜💜 #endoverdose #overdoseaware #overdoseprevention #endstigma #weseeyou #IOAD #IOAD2023

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. We recognize those people who go unseen & honor the people whose lives were altered by an overdose. Join Reading Police Follow us @Shop6pm! on Reading Town Common for a press conference & interfaith vigil @ First Congregational Church of Reading.

There's still time to sign up for our monthly Narcan training! Narcan quickly reverses an overdose and restores normal breathing within 2 to 3 minutes. Join us in learning how to save a life! Register at tinyurl.com/ypr-narcan-tra…. #HarmReduction #Narcan #Recovery #WeDoRecover

Today begins #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth! 💛 This is a moment in time in which we rally the public to create awareness of this leading cause of death, and inspire more and more people to learn how they can help to save lives. #TalkAwayTheDark at afsp.org/nspw.

Thank u Reading Police & all the folks that came out to support Overdose Awareness Day on the Common last night. We reflected on the impact of substance misuse and suicide. Thank u First Congregational Church of Reading UCC for the beautiful prayer vigil.

🎗️ International Overdose Awareness Day Photos readingrecap.com/2023/09/07/%f0… via @Reading Recap -

Thank you Krystal for your incredible service as the Coalition's Outreach Coordinator at the Reading Police Department. Best of luck in your work with Chelsea. We will miss you!

Receiving a cancer diagnosis for your child can be life-altering. During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, take a moment to review the resources available to parents or learn how you can support loved ones who have a child with cancer. Learn more at bit.ly/3Dw0dnF.

The Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support is hiring an Outreach Coordinator, learn more at conta.cc/3sZSYCx

Great to be able to present Krystal Mellonakos-Garay with a House citation and join members of Reading Police to celebrate Krystal as she moves on to a new position with the City of Chelsea. Thank you, Krystal, for your years of dedicated service to our Reading community!

Words matter! On Day 1 of our #WorldMentalHealthDay countdown, take action for mental health by incorporating more inclusive, person-1st language into your vocabulary! Be mindful of others' preferences and be open to adjusting terms. Learn more: bit.ly/3tfb0AU #WMHD

October is #PreventionMonth. Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life & all age groups. Prevention & early intervention strategies can reduce the impact of substance use in America’s communities.💛 You're not alone. Help is available samhsa.gov/find-help

We are celebrating #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek, with the launch of our Teen and Young Adult HelpLine! Getting support now is easier than ever. Check it out ➡️ nami.org/talktous #TYAHelpLine

Get trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid! The course teaches adults how to identify, understand & respond to signs of mental health & substance use challenges among children and teens, Nov. 9, 16, 30 & Dec. 7 from 6-8 pm at RPL conta.cc/3DKbCQQ

Join us this Friday to learn how to recognize and reverse an opioid overdose using Naloxone. Register now at tinyurl.com/ypr-narcan-tra… to learn how to save a life! #harmreduction #harmreductionsaveslives #narcan #recovery #wedorecover

Join us tonight for our weekly National All-Recovery Meeting! This meeting is open to all who are in recovery from a substance use disorder and recovery allies. All recovery pathways are welcome! Register to join us here: loom.ly/oaVUyIQ #addictionrecovery #recovery