A member of the Cell Cunty Well being Division (MCHD) Overdose Prevention crew was just lately acknowledged in Bessemer on the Alabama Division of Psychological Well being Peer Certification Convention.
John Richardson, Peer Restoration Specialist, acquired the Service of Excellence Award for “going above and past the decision of obligation to offer restoration help.”
“I used to be very stunned and honored to be chosen by ADMH, as there are over 300 friends within the state,” Richardson stated.
“This prestigious award acknowledges people who’ve demonstrated distinctive dedication, data and management within the discipline of peer restoration,” stated Danielle Simpson, Overdose Prevention program supervisor.
“As a company, we’re extremely pleased with John's achievement and grateful to have him as a part of our crew,” he continued. “His dedication to serving to these fighting habit and psychological well being points is a testomony to his character and his ardour for making a optimistic affect on our group.”
Deirdre Johnson, additionally a peer restoration specialist, participated within the convention and served on the hospitality committee.
Each individuals had been in a position to renew their certification and increase their data of peer restoration.
Opioids are blamed for many overdose deaths in Alabama. Essentially the most reported substance inflicting demise is fentanyl. In 2022, there have been 835 deaths within the state associated to fentanyl, in response to the Alabama Division of Psychological Well being.
The MCHD stories that almost all of overdoses in 2021 had been brought on by fentanyl or oxycodone and 25% of overdose-related emergency division visits had been because of opioids.
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