Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and addiction have reached epidemic proportions, ravaging individuals, families, and communities everywhere. Addiction affects all of us in one way or another. Whether you are a family member searching for answers or a concerned community member who wants to make a difference, please join us as we examine this baffling disorder.

October 8: Learn the Facts – Understanding Addiction and Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

• The science of substance use and what we now know.

• Using knowledge to dispel stigma and misconceptions

October 15: Hear The Stories – How Does Addiction Affect Our Community

• Hear from people on the front lines: law enforcement officers, social workers, first responders, outreach workers, health providers and treatment professionals and, most importantly, persons recovering from addiction.

October 22: Understand the Impact on Families

• How can we provide healing and hope to families especially children who are often profoundly affected by this disease?

October 29: Be Inspired By Hope - Finding Solutions

• Effective strategies for prevention, harm reduction, and treatment

• The many paths to recovery for individuals, families, and communities

Please join us for any or all of the sessions to find the resources and inspiration to make a difference.