BRIDGTON — The Lakes Region Substance Awareness Coalition has a new website with resources and information for those interested in helping to turn the opioid crisis around in the Lakes Region. The site, lrsacmaine.org, includes:
* About us and what we do — LRSAC history, purpose, guiding principles, goals, strategies and working committees.
* Resources — a variety of documents, videos and website resources for various groups who can or are helping to address opioid misuse, such as business, education, civic/non-profits, faith, government, health care, law enforcement, media, parent/family, recovery treatment and youth.
* Ask the expert — where visitors can type in questions that will be answered by experts in their field.
* Get help — connect with those in the area who provide treatment and recovery service, for people and for families of people struggling with addiction, you will find a list of names and contact information. You are not alone and there is help available.
* Join us — five membership levels with benefits are outlined, and application for membership is available as an on-line form or to download, print and mail.
* Calendar — LRSAC meetings, trainings, events are posted here.
* Bulletin board — timely information posted here, changed regularly.
* Media — blogs, newsletters, and media releases posted here.
The 2018 Annual Report has also been posted on our website, which includes a list of LRSAC accomplishments for the year and the organizations and people who made all of it possible, said Director Dani Mooney.
The group would also like input on what the public would like to see on the website, which can be submitted through the Contact Us section.
“Our goal is for this site to be user-friendly and used by many,” said Mooney. “We would also like to publicly say ‘thank you’ to those who have made 2018 a year of celebrating recovery in the Lake Region.”
LRSAC works to facilitate community action, create meaningful strategic partnerships, and recognize progress toward achieving community-wide prevention, treatment, policy and enforcement goals to help stem the tide of opioid tragedies.
The group wants to hear from anyone who has an idea or a success story to share. Follow LRSCAC on Facebook at LRSACMaine, visit lrsacmaine.org, send an email lrsacoalition@gmail.com or call 207-803-9987.
The group holds meetings the second Thursday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Bridgton Municipal Complex, downstairs.
