Strategic Planning for Opioid Settlement Spending- McMinniville, Oregon-Part 3

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The transcript details a group workshop where participants discuss local resources and gaps related to addiction recovery, aimed at fostering community collaboration. Participants conduct group share-outs to identify resources like syringe exchange programs, detox facilities, recovery programs, peer organizations, and mobile crisis teams. They note successful programs like drug courts and deflection initiatives that help individuals access treatment pathways. However, several gaps were identified, such as insufficient detox and residential programs, lack of sobering centers, a need for comprehensive after-school programs, 24/7 prevention support, and challenges with zoning for resource centers. Efforts are made to improve pathways from detox to treatment and prevention mechanisms in schools. The event encourages interaction and feedback to inform future community strategies, punctuated by a break for lunch where participants have a variety of meal options, emphasizing a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Keywords

addiction recovery

community collaboration

syringe exchange

detox facilities

drug courts

treatment pathways