If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, help is available. Pennsylvania's Get Help Now hotline is available 24/7 for individuals or family members looking for resources or treatment for substance use disorder. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

"The rate of overdose deaths dropped 58% after the program began in 2020. Hospitalizations were 48% lower among those receiving the anti-craving drugs than among those waiting to begin treatment." abcn.ws/3ODbszb via ABC News

Who was the most important person early in your recovery?

Like with cancer and heart disease, early screening and treatment for addiction can improve health outcomes. Encourage your employees to take a few minutes to educate themselves about the disease of addiction: justfive.org/pa-workforce

Today, we would like to highlight the recovery journey of Raechal S. "In sobriety, I get to enjoy the little moments and to be more open to life around me." Read about Raechal’s story here: storypowered.org/raechal-s-daup… #MAT #shareyourstory

Happy #Pride! Pride is our time to celebrate how far we have come, look to where we are going, and reflect on the countless people who have helped us get to this point, both those known and those unknown who worked to advance the health and rights of the LGBTQI+ communities.

We’re celebrating #PrideMonth by continuing to support health equity for LGBTQI+ communities. Learn how HHS is working to improve cultural competency to better serve the health needs of LGBTQI+ persons: hhs.gov/programs/topic… #PrideMonth #Pride2022

Happy pride month! We include all types of stories in the Story Powered Initiative, so this month and every month we are asking and encouraging members of the LGBTQ community to share their stories with us at storypowered.org #shareyourstory #celebratepride #LGBTQW

It’s Pride Month! While celebrating our identities is powerful, drug use and suicidal ideation also increase this month. Carry naloxone on you when go to Pride events and be direct about helping find support for anyone who even jokes about “killing themself.”

Today we would like to highlight the story of Carla S. of Bucks County. Read more about Carla’s story here ! storypowered.org/copy/ #shareyourstory #youarehuman #endstigma

The 9-1-1, but for mental health care, long overdue, but finally on its way! Starting July 16th 9-8-8 will be a shortcut for the National Suicide hotline. If anyone is ever experiencing suicidal thoughts please call the hotline, you are worthy of life. ❤️

The Story Powered Initiative is #StigmaFree. Are you? Sign NAMI's pledge and join us in decreasing the stigma associated with mental illness. Link below. nami.org/Get-Involved/P…

"Thousands of patients turning to online help for opioid addiction could soon lose access to life-saving services that rapidly expanded during the pandemic" #TwitteRx #MedTwitter politi.co/3y3oQq3 via POLITICO

Youth with multiple risk factors have a greater likelihood of developing a substance use disorder, while youth with multiple protective factors are at a reduced risk. We can all play in role in helping to build protective factors for youth.

filtermag.org/benzo-dope-ove… “Both tranq dope and benzo dope have serious implications for the overdose crisis and for the ability of people who use drugs to keep themselves safe” Joseph Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH said in my latest piece via Filter | harm reduction journalism.

Join NOVA this Saturday and attend the Unite with Might: Mental Health Community Conversations Finale, sponsored by VIA of Doylestown, Doylestown Health, and NAMI Bucks County PA!

"All it took was for me to be going through a rough time and to have heroin in my face that I started experimenting with it." - Nick U. ; US Veteran in recovery. #shareyourstory #endstigma

We announced a new tool to help Pennsylvanians find high-quality substance use disorder treatment, called ATLAS. This tool contains information to assist with finding programs to meet specific needs, including LGBTQ+ services. #PrideMonth Visit: treatmentatlas.org

Sex Trafficking happens in PA, and learning about it is the first step towards ending it. If you suspect someone has been a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-(888)-373-7888 Learn more at traffickinghappenspa

📢Check out the "Polysubstance Use Symposium" 📅October 20-21, 2022 Hosted by NYU Langone Health eventbrite.com/e/polysubstanc…