Barbara Durkin on Community Efforts to Tackle Substance Use Disorders
We really wanted to bring awareness to the resources for individuals struggling and then bring together a pretty wide array of individuals and organizations to talk about the issues.
Barbara Durkin joins this episode of the Battling Opioids podcast to shed light on the SARI initiative, a grassroots effort to raise awareness about substance use disorders and the resources available to those in need. The initiative was born from the vision of a Susquehanna County commissioner who recognized a glaring gap in local support and resources for addiction recovery. SARI has since evolved into a collaborative platform, uniting various individuals and organizations to tackle these pressing issues head-on.
Durkin passionately discusses the critical role of community involvement in fighting the opioid epidemic. She shares insights into upcoming community meetings in Susquehanna County and outlines future action plans based on community feedback. This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone eager to understand more about the opioid crisis and the collective efforts being made in Pennsylvania to combat it. Tune in to hear how one county is rallying together to make a difference.