Chatham Borough Holding Opioid Crisis Seminar

CHATHAM BOROUGH, NJ – May 22, 2017 - The Municipal Alliance Committee of the Chathams (MACC) and the MCC Coalition will host an opioid seminar on Tuesday May 30th at 7:00 pm. The event will be held at the Chatham High School auditorium.

Called "Opioid/Heroin Awareness: From Crisis to Opportunity," the presentation is designed to help the families of Chatham and surrounding communities address the opioid and heroin epidemic.

According to MACC:

The presentation will feature an educational segment, led by Pat Aussem, a licensed professional counselor and parenting expert, to empower parents with information including current trends, signs and symptoms, resources and a call to action. Additionally, there will be a panel of speakers including: Melissa Crouse of Origins Behavioral Healthcare, a local young adult in recovery, and a mother who lost her son to an opioid overdose.

The presenters will share their personal understanding and experiences highlighting solution based education and resources and opportunities to solve the problem. Also in the presentation, the lifesaving first aid drug Naloxone/Narcan -which reverses an overdose– will be discussed and local training opportunities offered.

All residents are encouraged to attend this important event which will focus on shedding light on the opioid addiction issue and steps to change this crisis and save loved ones. It is important for residents to know that all families can be at risk either now or in the future.

Any questions can be sent to to Kelly Loofbourrow, Coordinator, Municipal Alliance Committee of the Chathams at chathammacc@gmail.com

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