Thank you, Bemidji!

On April 27th, we held our fifth H.O.P.E. Forum in Bemidji, MN. The event brought together members of the Bemidji community to learn about local resources and share experiences, with a focus on reducing stigma, promoting available services, and addressing barriers to the utilization of prevention and harm reduction strategies. The event also included an Overdose Response Training and attendees were able to receive a free naloxone kit.

The forum highlighted local resources and included presentations by regional experts and SRHN staff, representing a collaborative effort with local providers, partnered organizations, and community members impacted by the opioid crisis.

We want to extend our deepest thank you to everyone who attended, tabled, spoke, and helped us to promote the event. We had a great turnout and are so grateful for all of the help we received.

In the Media

Local news, Lakeland PBS, covered the event on a segment aired on April 28th.

“The importance is that we want to get as many community members involved as possible,” said Alicia Haugh, Steve Rummler HOPE Network Communications Manager. “The bigger safety net that we can make in communities, the more prepared that we all are to deal with this crisis.”

Read the full article here.