Stephanie Perry Niki Fontaine Project Reconnect Stephanie Perry Niki Fontaine
Project Reconnect Mission Our mission is for citizens and community organizations to work together to provide continuous care for an individual suffering from substance abuse disorder who's recently overdosed and to connect them and their loved ones to needed services in or around Fall River who will provide assistance and support for them to begin & maintain recovery. Our Recovery Connection Team provides hope and resources without judgment or bias to see to it that no addict be left behind. Project Reconnect Mission
What do we do? Outreach Offer Connect Outreach post overdose Offer recourses to family Offer Connect with the with supportive services Connect
Collaborating Partners Fall River Police Department Fall River EMS Fall River City Hall Bristol County D.A.
Collaborating Partners SSTAR Seven Hills Recover Fall River Treatment Development Corporation BOLD Coalition St Anne’s Hospital Charlton Memorial
Project Reconnect Volunteers Do outreach Follow up with families Follow up with people who have overdosed
To be a volunteer you need to be Compassionate Sensitive to the situation Non-judgmental
We will teach you about connective services Outpatient Treatment Inpatient Treatment Family Support Community Support
Ride Along with Fall River Police Department Meet at Police Department Get Assignments Review follow ups
Follow up visits Always be aware of your surroundings Practice scene safety Go to know address Knock on door Introduce yourself
If you meet a family member Always be present Be Have eye contact Have Go over survey Go over Ask if you can follow up Ask
If you meet the person that overdosed Ask if its ok if you ask them some questions Check if they are ok Recommend some treatment options Go with you today to get treatment
Treatment Centers
Report back to Police Station Turn in surveys Return supplies Check out with your team