Let’s Make These the 100 Safest Days of Summer: Drug Harm Reduction
Let’s Make These the 100 Safest Days of Summer: Drug Harm Reduction Did you know the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is often called the “100 Deadliest Days” […]
Moving Beyond Awareness This Mental Health Month
This May during Mental Health Month, it’s time to move beyond raising awareness. If you’re reading this, you’ve likely already experienced a loss and/or your own struggle related to mental […]
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 […]
Seen, Supported, Stronger: Thanks to Safe Communities
Seen, Supported, Stronger: Thanks to Safe Communities Angela Phelps In late 2019 and early 2020, I was housed at the Dane County Jail after having been continuously incarcerated for nearly […]
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 […]
Sources of Strength & Other Programming: Building Resilient Youth in Dane County
Sources of Strength & Other Programming: Building Resilient Youth in Dane County Our voices have power. When so much seems out of our control, we still have the ability […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]