Overdose Prevention Training at Miami-Dade Public Libraries 

In a collaborative effort to address the pressing issue of drug overdose in our community, F Fentanyl Inc is hosting a series of overdose prevention training sessions at Miami Dade Public Libraries. The libraries, known for their commitment to providing valuable resources and education, recognizes the urgent need to equip community members with life-saving knowledge. 

 

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Respect - Art as Healing Art Auction hosted by Yaya por Vida

Attention to all art lovers, advocates for addiction support, and harm reductionists! Join us on May 6th for a momentous event that aims to inspire change and promote compassion. At this empowering gathering, we will come together to support those affected by addiction and advocate for harm reduction practices. Experience an evening filled with amazing art, education on harm reduction, and a showcase of powerful stories. By attending this event, you'll not only immerse yourself in the beauty of art but also contribute to the noble cause of supporting Yaya Por Vida. Save the date - May 6th - and join us in making a positive impact in the lives of individuals battling addiction. Your presence matters, so let's stand united in support on this important day.

Twenty South Florida artists in recovery, allies of the movement, families suffering from addiction, and family members will display their work and auction it for our cause.  

Tickets https://www.yayaporvida.org

 

Narcan Distributed to Ultra Music Festival Partygoers 

Amidst the electric energy and pulsating beats of the Ultra Music Festival, an innovative initiative took center stage as F Fentanyl Inc. partnered with Yaya po Vida to distribute life-saving Narcan to partygoers. Recognizing the potential risks associated with drug use in festival settings, this forward-thinking collaboration aimed to prioritize safety and promote harm reduction. As attendees entered the festival, they were not only immersed in a euphoric atmosphere but also provided with a safety net, ensuring that if an overdose occurred, help was readily available. Through this proactive measure, F Fentanyl Inc. and Yaya por Vida demonstrated their unwavering commitment to the well-being of attendees, leaving a lasting impact on the festival  and setting a precedent for other South Florida events to follow.

FDA Approves Narcan for Over the Counter, F Fentanyl responds 

Thomas Guerra, founder and CEO of F Fentanyl Inc, recently took time to do an interview with NBC 6. The topic of discussion centered around the game-changing announcement that Narcan, a life-saving medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, would now be available over the counter. Guerra's passionate voice resonated as he highlighted the immense significance of this development. He emphasized that easy access to Narcan empowers individuals and communities to take immediate action during critical moments, potentially saving countless lives.  The NBC 6 interview served as a platform to raise awareness and inspire action. Thomas also mentioned that he worries that cost may become a barrier and that funding to provide Narcan free of cost to individuals may be affected. (Not included in aired interview).

Street Outreach is Extending to Miami Beach with Decrim305 and Yaya por Vida

Why Miami Beach as our third city to serve next? This is Jonni’s (Decrim305) community and what used to be YaYa’s community too. Their is a veil of glamour, fun, and beach that covers the poverty, inequitable access to care, and chaotic, unsafe drug use here. As the summer begins, the parties are prominent, the weather is more harsh for our people on the streets and the help is still not there. Starting with a party street team monthly will allow us to be boots on the ground like we have and always will be interacting with the community and all walks of life. Whether you are out in SOBE having a great time or need to get out of the situation you are in we are here with no judgement - all love. Come volunteer with us on 05/05 for our harm reduction prep party and 05/06 for our first party street team outreach in SOBE .

Miami Beach Outreach 5/6 12pm-3pm

Overtown Outreach 5/20 12pm-3pm

To volunteer for Miami Beach or Overtown outreach please email Aashiya at takeaction@yayaporvida.org

 

 

New Support Meeting for Students 

An exciting initiative has taken root as students from Florida International University (FIU) and the University of Miami (UM) join forces to establish a new Online All Recovery Meeting. This meeting provides a safe and inclusive space for students in recovery from substance use disorders, as well as those seeking support, to gather, share their journeys, and find strength in their shared experiences. This bold endeavor sets an inspiring example for other universities and showcases the commitment of these students to foster a culture of recovery and wellness on their respective campuses.

 All are welcome in these free meetings. We honor all pathways to recovery – harm reduction, medication assisted recovery, 12-steps, SMART Recovery, yoga – any pathway that helps someone find and sustain recovery, no matter what recovery looks like to them. Recovery allies, family members and concerned others are welcome to participate.

 

 

 

 

Florida Recovery Advocacy Project is back!

After a brief hiatus, Florida Recovery Advocacy Project is back.The Recovery Advocacy Project (RAP) is a network of people across the country advocating for addiction recovery policies. RAP is committed to giving people in recovery from all pathways, family members, and supporters of recovery the grassroots organizing tools to think and act locally. RAP is working to build a visible and effective constituency in demand of community and public policy based solutions in response to America’s long standing addiction crisis. 

 

Florida, join us for the our next Florida RAP meeting of 2023. Wednesday, May 3, at 5PM.

Some of the topics we will include is Mobilize Recovery Conference, Collegiate Recovery, and Opioid Settlement. See you there. New people welcome, no prior advocacy experience needed. 

For more info reach out to Khristia Piacente at khristialynns@gmail.com

 

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