The vision of the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria is a community whose various parts—parents, youth, schools, city health and recreation services, non-profits, businesses, policymakers and law enforcement— work collaboratively and cross-culturally, sharing the responsibility to prevent youth substance abuse.
Join Building Better Futures for a fun virtual information session on September 17 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The information session is open to parents and students interested in joining the program. We hope to see you there! Learn how to join at preventitalexandria.org
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Help keep our community safe by locking up guns and medication. Limiting access to lethal means is one way you can help prevent suicide in Alexandria. Learn how to receive free locking medication boxes and firearm trigger or cable locks at alexandriava.gov/dchs/info/default.aspx?id=109758 #SPM20
If you ask someone if they are thinking about suicide and they say yes, #BeThe1To keep them safe. Separate them from anything they are thinking of using to hurt themselves. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/dchs/info/default.aspx?id=109758
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While being physically present may not be an option right now due to #COVID19, there are still many other ways to #BeThere for someone else. Learn how you can get involved in National Suicide Prevention Month at alexandriava.gov/dchs/info/default.aspx?id=109758
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When someone is struggling, one way to support them is to listen and let them share at their own speed. You can also offer to connect them to help. Learn more tips and check out resources for coping at alexandriava.gov/dchs/info/default.aspx?id=109758 Together, we #KeepGoing #SPM20
If you’ve lost someone to suicide, you’re not alone. The Lifeline is available 24/7 if you need someone to talk to. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or find additional resources at alexandriava.gov/dchs/info/default.aspx?id=109758 #BeThe1To #SPM20
Join the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia for “Strengthening Resiliency and Preventing Suicide During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Conversation with Experts,” a virtual event on Tuesday, September 29, from 6-7:30 p.m. Learn more and register at preventitalexandria.org
Happy with your career and education choices? The Youth Development Team is inviting local professionals and college or technical school graduates to submit short videos about their choices to encourage Alexandria teens to learn about and explore college and career options. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/117296.
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a time to remember those affected by suicide, to raise awareness, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most. Learn how to get help for yourself or someone else: alexandriava.gov/dchs/info/default.aspx?id=109758 Together, we #KeepGoing
Wishing everyone a great first day of school! Whether virtual or in-person, this year will be different and challenging. Check out our resource page to help you & your teen(s) navigate this unique year. https://www.alexandriava.gov/dchs/info/default.aspx?id=114384
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If someone you know is thinking about suicide, take the next step and #BeThe1To be there. Listen to their reasons for feeling hopeless and in pain. Listen without judgment and with compassion and empathy. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/dchs/info/default.aspx?id=109758
#BeThere #SPM20
It can be hard to talk about your mental health, particularly if you’re struggling. But reaching out for help is a necessary step to take in feeling better. It’s also a strong thing to do. Learn more about getting help at alexandriava.gov/dchs/info/default.aspx?id=109758 Together, we #KeepGoing #SPM20
If you think someone might be considering suicide, take the first step and #BeThe1To ask. Ask directly, “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” Learn more at https://bddy.me/2QUa5iV
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Did you know that opioid addiction is a disease? It affects the brain and the body. But there is hope. Millions of lives are being transformed through treatment and recovery programs. Educate yourself and others. Share this video and tag three people or organizations to share it with their networks. Find out about opioids and treatment and recovery options at alexandriava.gov/Opioids.
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The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray
Alexandria youth are invited to submit videos explaining why they don’t vape for an educational social media campaign. Help us spread the word with youth in our community! Learn more here: conta.cc/352uRFa
Did you know 46,802 overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2018 involved opioids? Did you know that Narcan can save the life of someone who is overdosing on opioids? You can get this easy to use nasal spray for free. Educate yourself and others. Share this video and tag three people or organizations to share it with their networks. Learn more about opioids and where you can pick up Narcan at alexandriava.gov/Opioids.
Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia
Inova Alexandria Hospital
The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray
Did you know that fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is 50 times more potent than morphine? Or that fentanyl can be pressed into counterfeit pills without your knowledge? Educate yourself and others. Share this video and tag three people or organizations to share it with their networks. Learn more about opioid misuse and treatment at alexandriava.gov/Opioids.
Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia
Inova Alexandria Hospital
The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray
Looking for available child care options? Watch a video of the “Virtual Child Care Open House,” an August 19 online event hosted by the Emergency Child Care Collaborative and Smart Beginnings Alexandria that featured 10 local child care and out of school time providers, including video walk-thrus of facilities and presentations about services. Learn more about the event and access the video at alexandriava.gov/117495.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Join us in promoting suicide prevention awareness in our community. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1.800.273.8255 to talk to someone now. You are not alone. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/dchs/info/default.aspx?id=109758.
Did you know that anyone can misuse or overdose on opioids? A family member or neighbor, friend or coworker could be at risk. Millions of Americans report misusing prescription drugs, and more than 46,000 people died of opioid overdoses in 2018. Educate yourself and others. Share this video and tag three people or organizations to share it with their networks. Learn more about opioid misuse and treatment at alexandriava.gov/Opioids.
Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia
Inova Alexandria Hospital
The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray
On September 1, the City’s Opioid Work Group is launching “Think you know about opioids? Think again,” a social media campaign to raise awareness about opioids, misuse, overdose risks, treatment and recovery. The Work Group invites social media users to share four short videos and tag three others to share the content with their own networks. View and share the videos and access sample media posts at alexandriava.gov/Opioids.
Why is City Hall lit up purple? Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, and the City is joining other communities around the world to raise awareness and understanding of addiction prevention and treatment. The lights will be up through September 1, the first day of National #RecoveryMonth. Learn more about this event and other opportunities to raise awareness at alexandriava.gov/117381. #EndOverdose #IOAD2020
Check out SAPCA's August newsletter for information about our work, community announcements and COVID-19 resources. conta.cc/2EMGeX0
Families, please participate in this online survey to help assess child care needs and preferences in Alexandria during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Child Care Collaborative and Smart Beginnings Alexandria are working with regional partners on the Child Care Task Force to support families and providers facing child care challenges resulting from the pandemic. Your response will help them better understand and address the needs and preferences of all families in our community. The survey is open through Sunday, August 30.
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For the latest information about resources and programs supporting the safety, self-sufficiency and well-being of residents of Alexandria during #COVID19 and beyond, follow the Department of Community and Human Services on Facebook and Twitter. Share this post to help us get the word out to those in need.
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If someone at home is hurting you or someone else, make a call for help. We’re here for you. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/ChildAbuse #VaSafetyKey #VaSafeAndSound
Happy with your career and education choices? The Youth Development Team is inviting local professionals and college or technical school graduates to submit short videos about their choices to encourage Alexandria teens to learn about and explore college and career options. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/117296.
Department of Community & Human Services, City of Alexandria, VA
If someone around you is a threat to you or a family member’s safety, please make a call for help. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/ChildAbuse #VaSafeAndSound
Anyone experiencing abuse or neglect deserves help. Calling for help is the first step. If it doesn’t look safe, sound safe or feel safe, know that we are here to help. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/ChildAbuse #VaSafeAndSound
If something doesn’t look safe, sound safe or feel safe, know that we are here to help. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/ChildAbuse #VaSafeAndSound
Do you have unwanted or expired medications? Dispose of them at one of three permanent drop boxes located at The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray, the Alexandria Police Department Headquarters, and Inova Alexandria Hospital. Details: http://alexandriava.gov/Opioids
Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia
Did you know that 54% of individuals who misused painkillers got them from a friend or relative? The best way to fight the opioid epidemic is to take away the temptation for misuse by disposing of unused or expired medication safely. Learn more about safe medication disposal at alexandriava.gov/Opioids
The City has responded to nine substance-related, nonfatal drug overdoses since July 24, including seven opioid overdoses. While each incident was unrelated, City officials are concerned that individual and collective stress related to the #COVID19 pandemic may be linked to increased substance use. Learn more about risks associated with use of opioids, how to obtain the life-saving overdose drug, Narcan, and treatment options at alexandriava.gov/117221.
The City has responded to nine substance-related, nonfatal drug overdoses since July 24. While each incident was unrelated, and no definite trend has emerged, City officials are concerned that individual and collective stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be linked to increased substance use.
INFO :: The City has launched a free service to provide Spanish-speaking subscribers with accurate and timely text messages. Topics include jobs and training; housing and rent assistance; food assistance; the public charge rule; healthcare and mental health; local COVID-19 information; childcare and more, including opportunities to make the voices of the Latinx community heard. Text ALEXINFOESP to 888777 to receive messages in Spanish from the City. For more information in Spanish, follow the link below.
https://www.alexandriava.gov/dchs/info/default.aspx?id=117119
The Alexandria Emergency Child Care Collaborative and Smart Beginnings Alexandria are hosting the Virtual Child Care Open House on August 19, 7-8:30 p.m., to showcase current child care programs available in Alexandria. Learn more about the event, including how to register, at alexandriava.gov/115056.
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Did you know that opioid addiction is a disease? It affects the brain and the body. But there is hope. Millions of lives are being transformed through treatment and recovery programs. Educate yourself and others. Share this video and tag three people or organizations to share it with their networks. Find out about opioids and treatment and recovery options at alexandriava.gov/Opioids. Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia Inova Alexandria Hospital The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray
Did you know 46,802 overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2018 involved opioids? Did you know that Narcan can save the life of someone who is overdosing on opioids? You can get this easy to use nasal spray for free. Educate yourself and others. Share this video and tag three people or organizations to share it with their networks. Learn more about opioids and where you can pick up Narcan at alexandriava.gov/Opioids. Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia Inova Alexandria Hospital The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray
Did you know that fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is 50 times more potent than morphine? Or that fentanyl can be pressed into counterfeit pills without your knowledge? Educate yourself and others. Share this video and tag three people or organizations to share it with their networks. Learn more about opioid misuse and treatment at alexandriava.gov/Opioids. Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia Inova Alexandria Hospital The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray
Did you know that anyone can misuse or overdose on opioids? A family member or neighbor, friend or coworker could be at risk. Millions of Americans report misusing prescription drugs, and more than 46,000 people died of opioid overdoses in 2018. Educate yourself and others. Share this video and tag three people or organizations to share it with their networks. Learn more about opioid misuse and treatment at alexandriava.gov/Opioids. Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia Inova Alexandria Hospital The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Month. While mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity, these factors can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult. The City of Alexandria encourages residents to learn more about these challenges, the stigma of mental illness, online mental health resources for people in these groups and how to advocate for equity in mental health access and treatment. #NotAlone #MinorityMentalHealth #MMHM www.alexandriava.gov/dchs/info/DCHSConnectInfo.aspx?id=116577
Show solidarity with refugees on World Refugee Day, June 20, by participating in local and global campaigns to show support for refugees in Alexandria and around the world. Make your steps count by walking the number of steps 25 million refugees take every day to access basic necessities in a refugee camp and add your steps to a worldwide count. Learn more about the campaigns and other ways to support local refugees at alexandriava.gov/115625. #StrideWithRefugees #StepWithRefugees
Show solidarity with refugees on World Refugee Day, June 20, by participating in local and global campaigns to show support for refugees in Alexandria and around the world. Make your steps count by walking the number of steps 25 million refugees take every day to access basic necessities in a refugee camp and add your steps to a worldwide count. Learn more about the campaigns and other ways to support local refugees at alexandriava.gov/115625. #StrideWithRefugees #StepWithRefugees
Mayor Silberberg and Admiral Winnefeld checking out the permanent drop box at the Neighborhood Pharmacy -- open 24/7 !
We are excited to announce that the City’s first permanent prescription drug drop off box has been installed inside Neighborhood Pharmacy Del Ray! Stop by at your convenience to safely dispose of any unwanted/expired medications. Thank you to co-owners Stacy Swartz and Barbara Hayward for making this possible!
Did you miss seeing us on TV in the local news? If so, check out this report on Project Sticker Shock from Saturday!
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