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‘Hope and Remembrance’ Banner for Those Killed by Substance Abuse

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Now hanging at the Depot Youth Center, a “Hope and Remembrance” banner with pictures of those who passed away due to drug overdoses. Next to it is a display pledge cards signed by people committed to reaching out to others “who might be struggling” with substance abuse or addiction. The banner includes names and pictures of people from both Darien and New Canaan, the town where it originated. The Depot is encouraging people to come see the banner and add their pledges. Here’s an announcement from the Depot about the banner and how you can add your pledge, along with a look at the banner with some (fuzzy) pictures showing closer looks at it:

On the evening of Aug.

Drug Addiction 2017

The Community Impact of Opiates

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Join an important discussion about the impact of opiate addiction on our community. Experts in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement will address the challenges of how to effectively alleviate suffering, battle the stigma, understand the legal consequences, and develop preventative measures against one of the most dangerous drugs of our day. A dynamic panel will be moderated by Counselor/Pastor Stuart Knechtle, Mdiv, MA, MFT/MHC, who oversees mental health marriage and family counseling at Grace Community Church Grace Community Church. The panel discussion will feature:

Rod Khattabi, Grace Farms Foundation’s director of safety & Justice Initiative advisor
Dr. Frank Bartolomeo, PhD, director of behavioral health services, Southfield Center for Development
Devin McCrossan, an inspiring speaker and leader on the topic of substance abuse
Martin Brault, MS, CAC, LADC, a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor
Alina Reynolds, assistant United States attorney for the District of Connecticut