Introduction In 2016 more than 64,000 people lost their lives to the opioid/fentanyl/heroin epidemic that is destroying families all over the U.S. (“The First Count of Fentanyl Deaths in 2016: …
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Introduction
In 2016 more than 64,000 people lost their lives to the opioid/fentanyl/heroin epidemic that is destroying families all over the U.S. (“The First Count of Fentanyl Deaths in 2016: Up 540% in Three Years”—The New York Times, 9/2/2017).
And make no mistake. It’s happening here. It’s happening in our communities, in our families. It is heartbreak that we don’t talk about much.
It has a stigma. It has a judgment attached to it that says, “Addiction doesn’t happen in good families.”
But it is happening everywhere and goodness has nothing to do with it.
It is the coming together of human nature and a greedy pharmaceutical company, that systematically played down the addictive nature of oxycontin, while it was encouraging doctors to over prescribe them.
It’s about physiology.
It’s about how communities get together and share information and help each other. It’s about a connection, a network of health care providers and health care institutions working with county governments and agencies to provide needed services that help people move from addiction to recovery.
So what would it look like if we, as a caring and innovative community, actually tackled this national epidemic? Then we could say, it’s a cause for celebration.
We start where we are.
So welcome to this first special section on addiction and recovery.
It starts basic. A little bit about addiction, the psychology of denial, and resources that are in the area.
And it’s also an invitation. It’s a first step in holding space, very public space, for all of us to talk openly, to explore together, this national epidemic of addiction and overdose.
We are thankful for the businesses, institutions and organizations that are supporting this community section.
Laurie Stuart, Publisher
PENNSYLVANIA RESOURCES
Wayne County Drug & Alcohol Commission
Drug and alcohol prevention, screenings and assessments; treatment placement. 318 10th St, Honesdale, PA , 570/253-6022
Wayne Memorial Behavioral Health
Outpatient treatment facility providing a full-range of behavioral and mental health services, including addiction assessment.
600 Maple Ave, Honesdale, PA, 570/253-8219, www.wmh.org
Wayne County Drug Task Force
County DAs office for reporting suspected actitivies
925 Court Street, Honesdale, PA, 570/253-4912
www.waynecountypa.gov
Wayne’s Drug Tip Text Hotline
570/391-0657, Text 24/7 or email drugtips@co.wayne.pa.us
Wayne County Crisis Hotline
570/253-0321
Wayne County Heroin Prevention Task Force
Narcon training, educational outreach
www.facebook.com/groups/Waynecountyheroinpreventiontaskforce
PA Treatment and Healing (PATH)
Outpatient drug and alcohol program, intensive outpatient program
1855 Fair Avenue, Honesdale, PA, 570/253-3980
www.pathtochange.org
Pike County Catholic Services
Evaluations, outpatient care, inpatient referral, Pike County residents only. Route 6 & 209, Milford PA, 570/296-1054
Pike County Crisis Hotline
24/7 telephone support, mobile unit, referrals 800/849-1868
Pike Behavioral Health
Outpatient treatment facility providing a full-range of behavioral and mental health services, including addiction assessment.
750 Route 739, Lords Valley, PA, 570/775-8219, www.wmh.org
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SULLIVAN COUNTY RESOURCES
Al-Anon/Alateen
Free support meetings for families and friends of alcoholics who live with alcohol and drug abuse.
845/339-5116 (24 hours) www.al-anon-ulster-sullivan-ny.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
A 12-step program that comprising alcoholics who support one another to maintain sobriety.
845/234-4847, www.scia-aa.com
Catholic Charities of Orange/Sullivan
24-hour drug and crisis center evaluations, outpatient, community residential, medically supervised withdrawal (inpatient included), and supportive living.
396 Broadway, Monticello, NY 845/794-8080, www.catholiccharitiesny.org
Catskill Regional Medical Center
Short-term inpatient care for adolescents and adults evaluated as in need of a detox.
68 Harris Bushville Road, Harris, NY,
845/794-3300
www.crmcny.org
Department of Community Services
Services in mental health, alcoholism and drug abuse, including an outpatient program and clinic.
20 Community Lane, Liberty, NY, 845/292-8770, www.co.sullivan.ny.us
Narcotics Anonymous
A mutual support organization and society of people for whom drugs have become a major problem.
888/399-5519, www.naws.org/meetingsearch
New Hope Manor
All-female, residential substance abuse treatment with variable lengths of stay for women ages 13+
35 Hillside Road, Barryville, NY, 845/557-8353,
www.newhopemanor.org
Public Health Services
Free information and referrals for treatment and recovery services.
50 Community Lane, Liberty, NY, 866/832-5575 www.co.sullivan.ny.us
S.A.L.T.
Sullivan Agencies Leading Together
Agencies and community resources working together to help people to navigate and find the services they need.
845/754-5160
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