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Prevention Corps
 
 
 
Prevention Corps, a program of CatalystCT, aims to decrease opioid overdoses and increase the number of people in treatment through coordination of substance prevention training for communities across the state of Connecticut. According to the State Medical Examiner, 1,531 overdose deaths occurred in Connecticut in 2021. Of those deaths, 93% were opioid-related. Prevention Corps members will engage community members, health professionals, and other key stakeholders in their efforts while gaining a robust understanding of addiction prevention and early intervention strategies.
 
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Member Duties : Prevention Corps members will build the capacity of their host site to conduct drug abuse prevention activities using the evidence-based Strategic Prevention Framework. Members will coordinate/facilitate community education sessions focused on substance misuse prevention and safe storage/disposal of prescription medication. Members will develop and/or expand community partnerships, develop outreach material, and social media campaigns to promote awareness of existing prevention and recovery services, and to combat stigma surrounding the opioid epidemic. Members will coordinate/facilitate Overdose Reversal (Narcan) trainings. Members will organize community forums about the topics of opioids and substance abuse/misuse prevention. Members will assist with other program-related activities to build capacity based on host site need. Members will engage and recruit community volunteers to assist with appropriate projects.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Public Health AmeriCorps . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Counseling ,  Education ,  Social Services ,  Veterans ,  Public Speaking ,  Public Health . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Prevention Corps
Program Start/End Date
10/01/2024  -   08/01/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations CONNECTICUT   New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)  
Accepting Applications
From  08/01/2024  To  01/31/2025 
Contact Alisson Wood
2470 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport   CT   06605
2035792727
awood@catalystct.org
Listing ID 124177

       

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