CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - QC Life is teaming up with Gaston County Public Health for a special Action Day focused on changing the conversation around opioids from crisis to recovery and connecting families with local resources. Stephanie Jamoulis, Gaston County Prevention Strategies Manager talks with QC Life host Jana Angel about opioid resources in our community.
Being prepared can save a life. Having Narcan on hand and knowing how to use it can help during an opioid overdose. But prevention starts long before a crisis, and supporting young people is an important part of the solution.
Trey Sarter, Gaston County’s mental health coordinator, and Nicole Jackson, co-leader of the Teen Action Council, join QC Life to discuss how schools can identify and support students early.
Families and community members can help by talking openly about mental health, safely storing and disposing of medications, supporting youth programs and reducing the stigma around seeking help. Young people should be part of the conversation, not just the audience. Gaston County’s Teen Action Council encourages peer-to-peer education and helps bridge conversations between young people and parents.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Contact Gaston County Public Health at 704-866-3300 to discuss local services and options without judgment. Visit Gastongov.com to learn more.
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