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International Overdose Awareness Day – Hudson Valley
Wednesday, July 10th, 2019Emily’s Pantry Plaque Dedication Ceremony
Tuesday, May 7th, 2019
HVCS’ THRIVES North nutrition education programis now known as “Emily’s Pantry” in memory ofEmily Henrya dedicated employee whom we lost in November.
Please join us as we remember her contributionsto HVCS and dedicate the new program namewith a plaque unveiling ceremony.
Light refreshments will be served.
HVCS & St. Lukes Cornwall Hospital Connect Overdose Patients To Long-Term Aftercare Help
Friday, February 22nd, 2019
When someone comes to a standard emergency room because of an opioid overdose, the staff do everything they can to revive them–but what happens after that? At St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital (SLCH) in Newburgh, they provide overdose patients with a short-term prescription for buprenorphine, a pharmaceutical which prevents withdrawl symptoms without providing a high. This short course of buprenorphine is known as induction and it’s the first step in assisting the client to discontinue or markedly diminish their use of other opioids. SLCH can only offer the induction phase, not a longer-term prescription program, though.
That’s where our Health Hub comes in. We recently began a collaboration with SLCH in which we transition clients from the induction phase to long-term bupe use (known as a Medication Assisted Treatment Program or MAT).
Hospital staff and clients appreciate that HVCS’ services are low-threshold. Clients who come to the Health Hub are able to receive Buprenorphine treatment with out the fear of being discharged because they either relapse or are using another substance. We expect for this collaboration to be very successful and are looking forward to work closely with other hospitals as they begin to look at the same model as St Luke’s Cornwall Hospital.
6th Annual LGBTQAI+ Youth Conference
Thursday, February 7th, 2019Organized and hosted by the students of PRISM, the Gay Straight Alliance of Newburgh Free Academy
Conference Theme: Human Rights & Safety In This World
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus, 201 Fullerton Avenue
Registration: 3:00 pm, conference from 3:30 to 7:45 pm
Be a part of something BIG! All Gay-Straight Alliances, allies, students, parents, and community members are welcome to attend. The schedule will include: Guest speakers, interactive discussions, a special networking event, light dinner and socializing.
RSVP to Jillian Braime, (845) 341-1173 x 311 or jbraime@jfsorange.org.
There is no charge for this event.
Alert: NYS SNAP Benefits & Government Shutdown
Monday, January 14th, 2019There is some important news for clients of our Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP).
New York State has taken the necessary steps to ensure that February recurring SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) will be issued to all SNAP recipients in New York State by January 20th. If you are one of our NOEP clients, please note that this January 20th SNAP benefit is not an extra payment, but rather an early issuance of February’s benefit. Your NOEP Coordinator will work with you on how to budget accordingly since it will be coming earlier. It is also important to note that all households that require recertifications for February should complete all the necessary steps as soon as possible and before January 18th. Local SNAP offices are working hard to have these recertifications processed before January 31st. At this time, there is no information about how March benefits will be impacted. If you have any further questions please reach out to the NOEP Coordinators in your county:
For Dutchess County please contact Elena Dalia at (845) 360-9722
For Ulster County please contact Catherine Cortale at (845) 579-2558
For Orange County please contact Debbie LaBoy at (845) 522-5761
For Sullivan County please contact Pat Ocasio at (845) 842-1232
Health Care Focus Group For Medicaid Clients
Thursday, December 20th, 2018
Free Food: “Giving Day” at St. Mary’s Church, Newburgh
Wednesday, September 19th, 2018For Families in Need! BRING 4-5 TOTES!
Giving Day
Third Fridays in 2018
from 9-12
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, CHOOSE:
Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Pork, Deli, Eggs, Peanut Butter, Frozen Foods, Juice, Milk, Condiments, Cereal, Fruits, Vegetables, Soup, Rice, Macaroni, Sauce, Crackers, Candy, Cookies, Snacks, Baking Supplies, Toilet Paper, School Supplies, Hygiene items, Clothing, Diapers, Baby Food
St. Mary’s Church
180 South Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
(In Mannix Hall of the old St. Mary’s School)
(Now the Head Start Building. Use gym entrance in back)
ONE MEMBER PER HOUSEHOLD ONLY!
PLEASE BRING AN ID AND ANY KIND OF BILL.
PARK ON SOUTH STREET OR GIDNEY AVENUE. (Cars in upper HeadStart Parking Lot will be towed.)
St. Mary’s Outreach: 845-541-8144
Press from HVCS’ International Overdose Awareness Day Event
Tuesday, September 4th, 2018
Devan Marano shares her personal story at the Overdose Awareness Day observance in Newburgh.
On Friday, August 31, 2018, Hudson Valley Community Services partnered with Catholic Charities’ TEAM Newburgh to hold a local observance of International Overdose Awareness Day in front of HVCS’ Newburgh office.
International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual global event held on August 31st which aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message that the tragedy of overdose death is preventable.
The opioid/heroin addiction crisis has had a profound impact on the Hudson Valley over the past few years. In 2016, 367 residents died from opioid overdoses according to the New York State Heroin and Opioid Task Force, and available data on the first three quarters of 2017 suggests similar totals for last year. The epidemic has had a lasting impact on friends, families and neighborhoods—not to mention those who struggle with addiction. HVCS, other healthcare and social support agencies, law enforcement, and local governments have committed resources to prevent overdose deaths, increase the number of residents who seek help for their addiction disorders, and stem the tide of this epidemic. This event was an opportunity to honor and remember those we have lost to addiction disorders via overdose, and continue to educate the community on available resources.
The Hudson Valley’s International Overdose Awareness Day event featured a forum for personal experience speakers, Narcan trainings, educational opportunities, tributes to those lost to overdose, a social media awareness wall, activities to engage children and youth, and free snacks.
Check out local press coverage of the event:
Spectrum News: http://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/hudson-valley/news/2018/08/31/overdose-awareness-day-hudson-valley
Times Herald Record: Story (http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180831/overdose-survivors-impart-lifesaving-training) and slide show (http://www.recordonline.com/photogallery/TH/20180831/PHOTOGALLERY/831009999/PH/1)
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- Dawn Wilkins from TEAM Newburgh shared stats and data about the local opioid pandemic.
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- HVCS’ Frank Barone shared his personal experiences with addiction.
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- Andrew Reid moderated the panel discussion.
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- Jovanny and Stephanie offered up HIV prevention trivia at one of the information booths.
International Overdose Awareness Day
Wednesday, July 11th, 2018
O+ Festival Panel Discussion & Forum on Opioids
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
HVCS’ Jackie Perez and Andrew Reid will be on the panel. This event will also include a Narcan training.