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Ep. 174 - Cover2 Salutes First Responders and Recognizes First Responders Appreciation Week
Ep. 174 - Cover2 Salutes First Responders and Recognizes First Responders Appreciation Week
Ep. 174 - Cover2 Salutes First Responders and Recognizes First Responders Appreciation Week
Wednesday 11th April 2018
Jerry Craig and Vince Morber discuss first responders' crucial role and Quick Response Teams' impact on opioid crisis recovery in Cover2 Resources.
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Get the buttons here!Honoring First Responders: Heroes in the Opioid Crisis
We saw the move to heroin and then fentanyl, carfentanil...we felt absolutely helpless. No, we sign up to help people, and the officers in Barberton, actually all the officers that I know of in Summit County, nobody has a huge reluctance to it, maybe some administrators at times, but you talk to them and they recognize it's happening in their community.
Imagine facing the opioid crisis head-on, day in and day out. In this compelling episode of Cover2 Resources, host Greg McNeil sits down with Jerry Craig, Executive Director of the Summit County ADM Board, and Barberton Police Chief Vince Morber to shine a light on the unsung heroes of this battle—our first responders. These are the individuals who arrive at the scene of an overdose, providing immediate care and support, often under harrowing conditions. But their role doesn't stop there.
The episode dives into the innovative Quick Response Teams (QRTs) that have been a game-changer in Summit County. These teams, which include partnerships with local fire departments, don't just respond to crises; they follow up multiple times, offering a message of genuine care and support to overdose victims. As Chief Morber notes, showing up during non-crisis moments can make all the difference, helping individuals see that there are people who truly care about their recovery.
With over 4,700 overdoses responded to in the past two years alone, these QRTs have proven essential in saving lives and offering a path to recovery. The episode also highlights the importance of community involvement and reducing stigma, emphasizing that everyone has a role to play in supporting those affected by addiction. If you're looking for a story of resilience, innovation, and community spirit, this episode is a must-listen.