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Discover & Recover St. Johns County Celebrates Two Years of Recovery Support

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Discover & Recover St. Johns County is marking a meaningful milestone in St. Augustine: two years of serving as a recovery community organization (RCO) for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder. Since opening in March 2024, Discover & Recover has focused on creating a safe, welcoming, and healing environment where people can find […]

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Alcohol Awareness Month: A Compassionate Check-In for Flagler County

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to pause and take an honest, compassionate look at alcohol use—without judgment, and without assumptions. Alcohol is legal and widely accepted, which can make it easy to overlook when it’s becoming a problem. For some people, drinking stays occasional and manageable. For others, it slowly begins to impact

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Flagler OARS Removes Barriers with Free Peer Supervisor Training

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Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services (Flagler OARS) is building a stronger recovery community in Flagler County—one trained leader at a time. On Feb. 11–12, Flagler OARS hosted a free, comprehensive two-day training on Supervision of Peer-Based Recovery Support Services at SMA Healthcare in Bunnell. The goal was simple and powerful: strengthen the local recovery workforce

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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Awareness Saves Lives

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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