As part of its ongoing commitment to improve the health of the community it serves, the York Opioid Collaborative is partnering with the City of York Bureau of Health to spearhead a comprehensive community needs survey. We are gathering information from York County residents to identify current practices in the disposal of sharps to understand…
The York Opioid Collaborative with its partners is pleased to announce OPAL- Overdose Prevention Assistance Locally. OPAL is an online, mail-based harm reduction services designed to provide naloxone to those individuals at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose, their family members and friends, or other persons in a position to assist. OPAL provides training on…
The York Opioid Collaborative, in partnership with JFT Recovery and Veterans Services, will be hosting a free family education course based on the 12 principles of BALM Family Recovery Method. The course will be provided by Ignite Recovery Coaching, certified BALM instructors. The course is designed for families and friends of those struggling with substance…
Community Care Behavioral Health, York/Adams Behavioral Health Managed Care Program, has started a new maternal program. This community-based care management program is designed to enhance support for pregnant women and new mothers. A care manager will be available to follow-up with pregnant members/new mothers to assess their behavioral health needs and basic needs and link…
With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration announces its 20th Take Back Day is scheduled for April 24th. At its last Take Back Day in October, DEA collected a record-high amount of expired, unwanted, and unused prescription medications, with the public turning in close to 500 tons of unwanted drugs.…
The York Opioid Collaborative is looking for volunteers to assist with Medication Take Back sites for National Prescription Drug Take Back day! Volunteers will assist to handout literature, assist with traffic flow and answer questions. Volunteers will be provided training. If interested, please contact info@yorkopioidcollaborative.org for more information.
York, PA (October 2, 2020) – The Country Club of York today announced the results of their fund-raising efforts from the 6th Annual UPMC Health Plan Mixed Doubles Charity Classic tennis tournament, held July 18-19, 2020. A record amount of $76,000 was raised in support of the York Opioid Collaborative, whose mission is to reduce…
Life Unites Us is a social media campaign designed to reduce stigma around opioid use disorders (OUDs). Life Unites Us is connecting people through stories of hope and resiliency because recovery is possible and probable with community’s support. What unites us as family, friends, neighbors and Pennsylvanians also has the power to reduce stigma of…
The RASE Project-York’s Recovery Center is now open! The Recovery Center serves as a drop in center with services ranging from Recovery Meetings, Recovery Support, treatment placement, MAT coordination and an array of other support staffed by Certified Recovery Specialists. The Recovery Center is open Monday-Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. It is located at 55…
Thursday, July 15, 2020 RE: York Opioid Collaborative FY 20-21 Meetings and Infrastructure As we enter a new fiscal year for the York Opioid Collaborative, we have been having internal and external discussions regarding the best delivery method and structure of meetings for stakeholder engagement and involvement to better support efforts of the York Opioid…
Community Care Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization will be hosting a virtual member advisory meeting. The purpose of the member advisory meeting is to seek input from members and/or a family member about new programs, services and assistance to improve mental health and substance use disorder services. Please see attached flyer for additional details about…
https://mailchi.mp/f2885bff931f/the-collaborative-voice-for-june-2020
As part of its efforts to combat the substance use disorder epidemic, Gaudeniza introduced a new telephone hotline designed to connect people to qualified treatment facilities. The Treatment and Recovery Hotline offers treatment locations across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, including facilities offering residential treatment, outpatient treatment, withdrawal management, and medication assisted treatment. George Weller, the…
To better understand the current condition of community stigma, the York Opioid Collaborative partnered with the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Program Evaluation and Research Unit’s Overdose Reduction Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to develop, distribute, and analyze a community stigma survey. The results of this survey will be used to better target where new…
In order to get input from college students, Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA) is pleased to invite you to apply to become a member of their new Student Advisory Council. CPA’s mission is to support drug and alcohol prevention professionals in eliminating substance abuse and risk related behaviors. For us to better serve professionals working in the…
While our community faces an unprecedented time with COVID-19, the impact of the opioid and substance use epidemic has been overshadowed, however it has not gone away. Many believe the impact of COVID-19 will only worsen the opioid epidemic and highlight the ongoing need to collectively respond and address this crisis. Our work must continue,…
At a time when much of the focus is on protecting our community from the spread of COVID-19, it also remains crucial we stay vigilant about other public health threats. The work against the devastating effects of substance use on our community cannot stop. Addiction does not seize to exist during a pandemic, but can be exacerbated due to isolation, uncertainty and fear.