A national education effort to prevent the
spread of opioid addiction
TV Special: State of Addiction: What Every Family Needs to Know
WMTW Channel 8
Maine Virtual Town Hall on Opioid Awareness
DEA 360 Strategy and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, in partnership with Channel 8 WMTW, have come together to present a special television event, “What Every Family Needs to Know About Opioids.” Local leaders and prevention and treatment advocates from Maine will discuss the opioid epidemic and its impact in the community and more importantly, provide insight into local resources available to help anyone dealing with any form of substance misuse. Following the television special, there will be an online discussion giving the viewing audience an opportunity to ask questions from our panel.
Program Details
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021
8:00-9:00 PM EST ABC-WMTW-TV 8
FB LIVE DISCUSSION: 9:00 PM EST
Resources
DEA 360 in Maine local resources, events and information: www.WakeUp-MAINE.com
Know your OPTIONS: Localized resources throughout Maine: www.knowyouroptions.me/about-options
Listing of Maine Hotlines & Crisis Numbers: www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/contact/hotlines
Teen Text Support Line: 207-515-8398
24/7 Peer Support Warm Line: 866-771-9276
Narcotics Anonymous Support Groups: 1-800-974-0062
Listing of prevention groups in Maine: https://www.youareprevention.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://teens.drugabuse.gov/parents
Partnership to End Addiction: https://drugfree.org/
