The adult JAG Coalition will have its third meeting of the year on Wed., November 4th, at 8:45 am , at the Milford Police Station Training room.The Juvenile Advocacy Group (JAG) provides an opportunity for youth, parents, community agencies, schools, state and local institutions, volunteers and our faith communities to network, coordinate services, identify and respond to emerging needs in the Greater Milford community. Through youth-adult collaboration JAG seeks to engage all sectors in the Greater Milford Area to promote healthy development for youth and families by reducing substance use, lowering risk factors and strengthening protective factors. For more information, contact Amy Leone .
Click here for resource card to know how to get help if you have survived an overdose and are ready for help. Milford Police Officers, and other collaborative resources are passing these cards out to help anyone struggling with addiction or has suffered an overdose.
The S.A.F.E Coalition of Franklin, is also working to help promote awareness of the opioid epidemic and collaborating with JAG and other local resources. To sign up for their newsletter, click here. For link to video presented by 60 Minutes: Heroin in the Heartland, click here. Finally, click here for info on our upcoming Awareness Campaign of the dangers of prescription medications and opioids.