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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Awareness Saves Lives

Every January, the United States recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month—an annual call to learn the signs, talk about the realities, and take action to protect people in our communities. Since 2010, presidents have issued proclamations dedicating January to raising awareness and encouraging prevention efforts. That tradition builds on the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of […]

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Project Overdoes Launches Groundbreaking New Technology using AI to Fight the Overdose Crisis

On Wednesday, October 29, at 10:00 a.m., Project Overdose will host a major public briefing at the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office featuring Sheriff Dennis Lemma and Project Overdose Founder and CEO Andrae Bailey. At the event, they will unveil new data showing the shifting landscape of Florida’s overdose crisis and debut drugalert.ai, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered early detection system that

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

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

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

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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Join Our Support Mission

We hope you are well after the hurricane! We are excited to announce a three-day mission to support vulnerable residents across Florida. Starting Monday, October 14, a team of five dedicated individuals—affectionately known as 5 Guys—will travel from Hastings to Bunnell, Lady Lake, Eustis, Leesburg, Bushnell, Dade City, Tampa, and Sarasota, visiting areas that have

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