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A New Chapter of Recovery Leadership: Brock Birtolo Steps Up at Flagler OARS

News

Pam Birtolo, founder and outgoing Executive Director of Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services (Flagler OARS), is proud to announce the appointment of Brock Birtolo as the organization’s new Executive Director as of September 1, 2025. Since launching Flagler OARS in 2019, Pam has led the nonprofit in building a recovery-friendly community across Flagler County, finding […]

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September is Recovery Month: Real Stories, Real Hope at Flagler OARS

Advocacy, Events, News

September is National Recovery Month—a time to spotlight hope, support, and the reality that recovery from substance use and mental health challenges is possible for everyone. At Flagler OARS, we see this truth every day: recovery isn’t just getting by, it’s getting your life back. Recovery Month’s theme, “Restoring Every Aspect of Life (REAL),” captures

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Week of Aug.4, 2025: Be a Lifesaver! Free Narcan & Recovery Support

Advocacy, Events

Our team is out and about in your community, making it easy to get free Narcan – the life-saving medication for opioid overdose – and connecting you with certified recovery peer specialists and vital resources. Check out where you can find us this week! Monday 8/4/25  A&S Hardware Store (1044 CR-305, Bunnell, FL)  10:00 AM – 2:00

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Building a Strong Foundation: Peer Support for Long-Term Recovery

Advocacy

Recovery from substance use disorder is not a journey meant to be traveled alone. At Flagler OARS, we understand that the path to long-term recovery requires more than individual determination—it demands a community of understanding, compassion, and shared experience. The Power of Peer Connection Peer support represents one of the most powerful tools in the

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Find Our Recovery Outreach in the Community This Week – July 21, 2025

News

We’re out in the community again this week, bringing vital recovery support, free Narcan, and resources for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) directly to you. Our Certified Recovery Peer Specialists (CRPS) are ready to provide same-day referrals and confidential guidance. Together, we can end the stigma and champion recovery!  Monday, July 21st  Tuesday, July 22nd  Wednesday, July 23rd 

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