International Overdose Awareness Day Events in Spokane WA
On August 23rd and 31st, the Task Force hosted community events in Spokane, WA. to raise awareness about International Overdose Awareness Day!
We want to thank the planning committee members, partners, and event volunteers who made this come to life in the community: Tyler Vermillion (Ideal Options), Audrey Cutis (West Spokane Wellness Partnership), Lorrie Tripp (Boulder Care), Mary Malone (SRHD), Lacy Larson (DEA), Amanda Dugger (SRHD), Sarah McNew (West Spokane Wellness Partnership), SCOPE volunteers, and Linda Thompson (GSSAC).
We want to thank YOKES Grocery on North Foothills Drive and Argonne for their partnership in hosting these events!
Over 60 medication lock boxes were distributed and 40 Narcan kits.
Upcoming training opportunity on SB 6109 - Public Health Guidance on High Potency Synthetic Opioids
SB 6109 Training
The Administrative Office of the Courts is partnering with the Department of Health to hold a statewide webinar on September 13th from 12:00-1:oopm to present on the recently released Public Health Guidance on High-Potency Synthetic Opioids. This guidance was legislatively required by the recent passage of Senate Bill 6109 which mandates that courts give “great weight” to this guidance when determining if a child needs to be removed from the home. The flyer for the event is attached here which contains additional information and the registration link.
Registration link: Meeting Registration - Zoom
All court and system partners involved in child dependency cases are welcome to attend, including those with lived experience as youth, parents, caregivers, and foster parents., so please feel free to send this invitation out widely to your networks.
We will be recording the webinar and making it available for later viewing, but we would prefer that people come to the live event.
River City Youth Ops is thrilled to announce an exciting new initiative: the West Central Bike Bus Project! This innovative program aims to provide a fun, healthy, and eco-friendly way for our youth to get to school. Here’s what you need to know:
What is a Bike Bus?
A bike bus is a group of students biking to school together under the supervision of adult volunteers. It’s like a traditional school bus but on bicycles! This initiative not only promotes physical activity and environmental awareness but also builds a sense of community among our youth.
Why Are We Doing This?
Our mission is to create opportunities for youth enrichment in their neighborhood through community engagement, job training, and education. By providing a safe and supportive way for students to bike to school, we aim to:
- Enhance mobility and independence for our youth
- Foster a stronger sense of community
- Promote physical health and environmental consciousness
- Ensure equitable access to transportation
Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bike with the students to school. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and support our youth.
River City Youth Ops Bike Bus Guardian Permission Form
The West Central Bike Bus Volunteer Sign Up
Thank you very much and feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Chelsea Hardenbrook | Operations Manager, River City Youth Ops
25 W. Main Avenue, Suite 310, Spokane, WA
Cell: 509-954-6675 | Chelsea.Hardenbrook@projecthopespokane.org
www.youthops.org | When we plant seeds, people grow.
