Clay County issued the following announcement on March 1.
Clay County to Hold Overdose Awareness Seminar March 8, 2022
Clay County community partners will be holding an Overdose Awareness Seminar on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the Springs Church, located at 317 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park, Fl 32073.
Everyone is welcome to attend in person at the Springs Church or virtually through the YouTube live feed as presenters bring awareness to the opioid addiction crisis and how they are working together to assist our community in overcoming it.
A food and beverage reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. The seminar begins at 6:30 p.m. with an introduction to the opioid crisis and ongoing initiatives. Participants will hear presentations from the Derek Hatcher Foundation, Pastor Matt Poole, and the Clay Action Coalition including real-life testimonials about loss and recovery. Strategies to reduce overdose deaths will be presented and instructions will be given for using Deterra drug deactivation bags and administering Narcan to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Event moderator T.J. Ward with Project Opioid Jax will lead a panel of experts in discussion of the effects of opioid use and overdoses in Clay County and strategies to reduce access to opioids in our community, along with resources available for treatment and recovery.
Panelists include Chief Medical Officer Lantie Jorandby, M.D., Lakeview Health; Director of Investigations and Special Operations Wayne McKinney, Clay County Sheriff’s Office; Superintendent David Broskie, Clay District Schools; and Battalion Chief Glenn East, Community Paramedicine Program, Clay County Fire Rescue.
Battalion Chief Glenn East, Community Paramedicine Coordinator said “Clay County Fire Rescue has seen a dramatic increase in opioid overdoses in Clay County since 2015, placing us above the state and national average for opioid related overdose cases and deaths. The goal of this seminar is to educate our community and provide a support system for families with loved ones dealing with addiction, so we can reduce the number of opioid related deaths.”
Chairman of the Clay County Board of County Commissioners Wayne Bolla said, “The opioid crisis impacts every age demographic and every socioeconomic level in Clay County, that’s why it is important to get informed about the current opioid situation and to find a reliable source of information, so you can make the best decisions for your family.”
Participants are asked to register in advance. Click here for Free registration for seating and food
Watch the live feed here: Springs Church YouTube Link
Original source can be found here.
