Information Session: Opioid and Fentanyl Awareness, What Parents Need to Know (Independence HS)
Schedule
Tue Feb 28 2023 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
Location
Independence High School, Ashburn, VA | Ashburn, VA
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Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) is hosting opioid and fentanyl awareness sessions to inform parents and community members about the dangers of fentanyl, a powerful opioid that has significantly contributed to overdoses – both fatal and nonfatal – in the U.S. and northern Virginia.LCPS’ information sessions will feature LCPS staff and community partners who are substance use or mental health specialists:
-LCPS’ Student Assistance Services will explain their role in supporting parents and students, review the signs of drug use and how to reach out for help.
-Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and the Leesburg Police Department will outline the scope of the opioid problem in Loudoun County, share relevant statistics and provide pertinent information about fentanyl and opioids.
-The Williams Center for Wellness and Recovery will address effective treatment programs for teens and adults.
-The Prevention Alliance of Loudoun will share information about Rapid REVIVE!, an opioid overdose program that teaches the signs of an opioid overdose and how to respond with naloxone (more commonly known as NARCAN).
Additional sessions will be held throughout February and March at the following locations:
-Woodgrove High School: Tuesday, March 7, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
-Broad Run High School: Thursday, March 23, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Additional information can be found on LCPS.org.
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Where is it happening?
Independence High School, Ashburn, VA, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
