"The NRV Recovery Ecosystem, funded by the Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA), addresses the impacts of substance use disorder in our region, bringing together all five localities and partnering service agencies.
On April 24, the Community Health team presented, "Addressing Stigma in the Community: An Overview of the New River Valley's Stigma Awareness and Education Efforts" as part of the Virginia Opioid Abatement Academy Webinar Series.
The presentation highlighted how stigma can create significant barriers to recovery and outlined the multidimensional, regional approach to building a recovery ecosystem. Efforts have included the use of mailers, blogs, social media, community events, storytelling, and education to shift public perceptions and reduce stigma around substance use and recovery.
Click on the link here to watch a video recording of the presentation - and check out the other sessions and resources on the Abatement Academy website. "
For more information, please contact Kinsey Weaver (kweaver@nrvrc.org).