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Today marks National Opioid Awareness Day. As healthcare providers, advocates, and community members, it’s our responsibility to take action against the ongoing opioid crisis. This is a time to: 🔍 Raise awareness around opioid use disorder as a medical condition 👃 Promote access to naloxone nasal spray and overdose training 📣 Encourage policies that expand treatment access, including MAT 🤝 Support stigma-free, evidence-based care in our organizations We’re proud to be part of the solution, offering compassionate, comprehensive support to individuals and families impacted by opioid use. #NationalOpioidAwarenessDay #HealthcareLeadership #MATSupport #SubstanceUseTreatment #EndOverdose

September is National Recovery Month. 💜 This month, we recognize the incredible strength of individuals embracing recovery and the vital need for accessible treatment and long-term support. Every day, we see powerful stories of resilience—whether from those in recovery, the families standing beside them, or the professionals guiding the way. Let’s honor that progress, break the stigma, and continue building communities where recovery is supported, respected, and celebrated. 🌟 #RecoveryMonth #SupportRecovery #VoicesOfRecovery #RecoveryIsPossible

International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 is a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play in preventing overdose deaths. Whether you're a provider, advocate, policymaker, or loved one, your voice matters. Let this day spark action: 💜 Wear purple to honor those we’ve lost 🧠 Educate yourself and others on harm reduction 📢 Speak openly to reduce stigma 🤝 Connect people with life-saving resources Let’s move beyond silence and into change. #IOAD2025 #OverdosePrevention #PublicHealth #HarmReduction #RecoverySupport #EndOverdose

It may be hard to tell whether a person is experiencing an overdose. If you aren’t sure, treat it like an overdose—you could #SaveALife Here are some things to look for if you think someone is overdosing: https://lnkd.in/gAuRYTQe #EndOverdose #OverdoseAwarenessWeek

#OverdoseAwarenessWeek is a reminder that we all have a role to play in preventing overdoses. Learn how to recognize the signs of overdose, how to use naloxone & nalmefene and support people in recovery: https://lnkd.in/gNcnYXzJ

August is National Wellness Month. It's a reminder that recovery and wellness go hand-in-hand. For those navigating substance use or mental health challenges, wellness means more than just staying substance-free. It’s about building routines that support emotional stability, physical health, and long-term resilience. We treat the whole person through: ✔️ Individualized care plans ✔️ Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) ✔️ Counseling and behavioral health support ✔️ Resources that encourage lasting change Let’s use this month to elevate conversations about wellness and the personalized, compassionate care that makes it possible.

July is National Social Wellness Month, a time to highlight the power of connection in mental health and addiction recovery. For individuals navigating substance use challenges, supportive relationships can be a cornerstone of healing. Whether through peer support, therapy, or community engagement, connection builds resilience. We integrate social wellness into every care plan because long-term recovery isn’t just about treatment, it’s about building a life supported by meaningful connection and trust. 🤝 Let’s take this month to recognize the role connection plays in healing, and uplift the networks that help people thrive. #SocialWellnessMonth #BehavioralHealth #AddictionRecovery #PeerSupport #MentalHealthMatters #RecoveryCommunity

Missouri saw a 27% drop in overdose deaths between January 2024 and January 2025, outpacing national progress. At our OTPs in Cape Girardeau, St. Joseph, St. Charles, and St. Louis, we’re seeing more patients enter and stay in treatment, with fewer missed doses and fentanyl positives. Policy changes that expanded take-home methadone doses and telehealth options have helped personalize care and drive these outcomes. But sustaining this progress depends on continued access to #Medicaid, which covers the majority of our patients. Treatment costs over $500/month per patient. Without Medicaid, many simply couldn’t afford recovery. As policymakers consider Medicaid cuts or new restrictions, we must protect access to what’s working, and saving lives. Read more in this op-ed written by Sdigehya Carter and Theodore Dodson from New Season: https://lnkd.in/efwWdSrD

This Memorial Day, we would like to take a moment to honor the brave individuals who have given their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice has safeguarded the freedom we often take for granted, and their courage reminds us of what truly unites us all. As we enjoy time with family and friends today, let’s pause to remember their service, their stories, and their enduring legacy. #MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor #Gratitude #NeverForgotten #Courage #Bravery

"If I didn't have Medicaid and the help of the system, I wouldn't have been able to do it alone." Jodie Montplaisir's story is a powerful reminder of how vital Medicaid is for people in addiction recovery.   "I really stuck in with the clinic and doing all of the meetings, all the groups, all my therapy, just really utilizing the clinic … and they really helped me."   With the comprehensive care provided at opioid treatment programs (OTP), proposed barriers to Medicaid could prevent access to this lifesaving treatment. Jodie’s voice matters — and so does protecting this critical support system.