The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention, in partnership with Alcohol and Addictions Resource Center, is hosting free community Narcan training sessions in Knox Wednesday, August 31.
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Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Event
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention, in partnership with Alcohol and Addictions Resource Center, will be hosting a Drug Take Back event at three locations in Starke County Saturday, April 30.
Continue readingPrescription Drug Take Back Day Event in Knox Saturday, February 12
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention, in partnership with the Knox City Police Department and the Alcohol and Addictions Resource Center, are hosting a prescription drug take back day in Knox Saturday, February 12.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Discuss Bass Lake Operations, Project Tonight
The Bass Lake Beach will be discussed during tonight’s Starke County Park Board meeting. Board members are expected to discuss the operation of the beach, while Kathy Norem will give an update on a beach project. The park board will also consider hiring a paid secretary, who’d be responsible for meeting agendas and minutes, as well as updating the new website.
Continue readingPark Facilities Could Have Role to Play in Starke County’s Opioid Response
Starke County’s response to the opioid crisis could soon include parks and recreation. Potential partnership opportunities with the Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention were discussed during this month’s Starke County Park Board meeting.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Joins Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is officially part of the Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says the school board approved a memorandum of understanding with Porter-Starke Services last week, allowing N.J.-S.P. to join the consortium. Zupin says she’ll serve as the school corporation’s representative and bring ideas back to the schools.
Continue readingStarke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention Moving to Implementation Phase
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention will be able to start implementing some of its goals, thanks to funding from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Continue readingStarke County Awarded $1 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis
U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-IN) announced the award of a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Porter-Starke Services and the Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention (STOP) to help combat the opioid crisis in Starke County.
Continue readingStarke Task Force for Overdose Prevention to Host Public Meeting Tuesday
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention (STOP) is working to bring community members from various backgrounds and sectors together to address prevention, treatment and recovery in regards to opioid abuse disorder within the community.
Continue readingStarke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention to Hold Meeting in Bass Lake Tonight
An organization focused on understanding the nation-wide opioid crisis and its impact on Starke County is holding a public meeting this evening.
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention or STOP will be meeting from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Bass Lake Property Owners Association (BLPOA) Community Center.
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