Building Connection, Strengthening Recovery: Dane County’s Recovery Housing Coalition
At Safe Communities, meaningful change happens when systems come together—not just to share information, but to build relationships and move forward with a shared purpose. This quarter, we’re proud to […]
Navigating Substance Use During the Holidays: Support, Safety, & Compassion
Navigating Substance Use During the Holidays: Support, Safety, and Compassion The holiday season can be difficult for many people, especially those living with substance use challenges. Stress, grief, and other […]
Safely Handling Medications: Resources in Dane County
Safely Handling Medications: Resources in Dane County Every year on the last Saturday of October, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is held. This year, it falls on October 25, […]
Falls Prevention Month in Dane County
Falls Prevention Month in Dane County September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month – We ALL Can Be Involved! Each September, we recognize National Falls Prevention Awareness Month. The Falls […]
News Release – Hoops for Hope
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/2/24 Hoops for Hope: A Community Awareness Event Focusing on substance use and mental health in the BIPOC community American Family Insurance presents Hoops for Hope, an event hosted by Safe Communities, the African […]
News Release – 16 Dane County Locations Offering Free, Safe, Environmentally-Friendly Medicine Disposal on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 26th
16 Dane County Locations Offering Free, Safe, Environmentally-Friendly Medicine Disposal on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 26th This event encourages everyone to dispose of unused, expired, or unwanted […]
Allow us to re-introduce ourselves, the Suicide Prevention and Harm Reduction Coalition (SPHRC) of Dane County!
Allow us to re-introduce ourselves, the Suicide Prevention and Harm Reduction Coalition (SPHRC) of Dane County! After listening to feedback from group members, a larger discussion and voting process began […]
International Overdose Awareness Day 2024 Update
We are reaching out to inform you of an update regarding Safe Communities, Momentum in Recovery, and the AAOC’s International Overdose Awareness Day event. The Annual International Overdose Awareness Day […]
Dane County Approves $750,000 Emergency Initiative to Address Opiate & Fentanyl Epidemics
From the Office of Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive, November 18, 2022 The Harm Reduction and Prevention Act, a roughly $750,000 initiative to address opiate and fentanyl related emergencies, will […]
Dane County Approves $750,000 Emergency Initiative to Address Opiate & Fentanyl Epidemics
From the Office of Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive, November 18, 2022 The Harm Reduction and Prevention Act, a roughly $750,000 initiative to address opiate and fentanyl related emergencies, will […]