Category: Stigma Reduction

Free Webinar to Learn about Fentanyl & Xylazine on September 6, 2023

Dr. Laura Palombi

Want to know more about the risks associated with fentanyl and xylazine? On September 6, 2023 join Dr. Laura Palombi on a FREE webinar at 12pm Central Time.

Description: This presentation will review the history of fentanyl and xylazine in the United States drug supply, compare the pharmacology of fentanyl and xylazine, and describe how fentanyl and xylazine can cause toxicity and overdose, separately and together. Attendees will review the pharmacology of naloxone and its utility in reversing opioid overdose. Participants will also be able to describe harm reduction strategies to reduce overdose and other harm resulting from fentanyl and xylazine use.

Register for the FREE webinar at the link below:

https://rb.gy/dvs7g

Join Unified at the Grant County Resource Fair!

We look forward to seeing you on Monday August 28th at the Eckstein Building (fairgrounds) 916 E. Elm Street, Lancaster, WI 53813.

The events for the evening are as follows:

3:15-3:45 pm: Arrive, set up and mingle

4:00-6:00 pm: Resource Fair/Backpack Pick up for families

  • FREE MEAL-Walking Tacos and Ice Cream Truck, (all providers please stop at registration table for a meal/ice cream ticket)
  • FREE Kids Activities, Bounce House, Ice Cream Truck AND Backpack Pickup for families that pre-registered. Grant County Health Department will also be there and will be providing Kindergarten and Tdap vaccines.
  • Door prize drawings will be held each half hour, for families that pick up a ticket at the registration table.

6:00 pm-6:30 pm End/Clean up

GRANT COUNTY COORDINATED SERVICES TEAM
8820 HWY 35 and 61 South, P.O. Box 447, Lancaster, WI 53813Phone:  (608) 723.9763Fax:  (608) 723-4834 “Community Commitment to Families”  

Craving a Healthier Organization?

With the recent loss of more than 10 million workers from the American workforce, it’s no wonder people are feeling overwhelmed at work!

The good news is that Unified Community Services can help.

Unified daily serves people with suicidal thoughts, addiction-related challenges, and varying degrees of mental illness. Reach out today to learn how you can empower the people who are your business, organization, or team to become more skilled at

  • managing stress,
  • navigating change,
  • seizing the opportunity for growth in conflict,
  • and developing personal wellness.

Our rates are affordable. We can’t wait to help you and your team thrive!

Reach out today at bbiddick@unifiedservices.org to learn more.

Seeking to Prevent Overdose Deaths in Southwest Wisconsin

The Iowa County Substance Misuse Prevention group recently brought former BMX Olympian Tony Hoffman to Dodgeville High School to speak about his experience with addiction.

For the second time in recent history, Tony has shared with Southwest Wisconsin the importance of mental health and preventing substance misuse.

To hear more about what Tony shares, go to Tony Hoffman-Top Mental Health Substance Use Prevention Addiction Recovery Speaker — Tony Hoffman (tonyhoffmanspeaking.com)

If you’re interested in accessing mental health or addiction services, please contact Unified Community Services.

Local Media: Olympian Tony Hoffman set to speak about his battle with addiction at Dodgeville High School (nbc15.com)

The Road to Recovery

This is the story of 6 Midwest Wisconsin individuals battling addiction and journeying through recovery. These six beautiful souls bravely share their real and raw truths with the hope of altering someone else’s path with addiction, while exposing the stigma behind one of society’s biggest closet demons.

If you’re struggling with addiction or know someone who is, you don’t have to go through it alone. Here is a list of resources and a great place to start: SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Warm Line (non-urgent phone line) for mental health support: 1-608-422-5077
Local Crisis hotline for mental health crisis: 1-800-362-5717 (24/7)
Unified Community Services -Local treatment for substance misuse and/or mental health (for residents of Iowa and Grant Counties): Lancaster office 608-723-6357, Dodgeville office 608-935-2776

6 Part Series on Opioid Addiction

This series of brief videos presented by Wisconsin Voices for Recovery increases awareness that addiction is a disease and provides information about how public stigma influences recovery and contributes to overdose death. Information on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is also provided to inform people that there is a way to get out of the addiction roller coaster and enjoy life. Also included, Naloxone Reverses Death, Recovery Coaches Support & Strength, and Relapse is Not Failing.