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Join the Conversation About Substance Use and Stigma in Rural Communities

Coos Health & Wellness is hosting community conversations
May 13th & May 14th, 2025 in Coos Bay

COOS COUNTY, OREGON. – Residents of rural communities are invited to be part of a community conversation about substance use disorder and stigma.

Free community events in Coos Bay May 13th & May 14th, 2025 bringing people together to talk. Topics include stigma in our communities, how we support people with substance use disorder and their families, and how to work together on reducing stigma. These interactive discussions will be facilitated by Tedra Cobb, a consultant with the University of Rochester Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence.

Registration is encouraged to allow us to plan for refreshments. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3mrzdrsm.

Attending the May 13th event at the Coos Bay Public Library will make you eligible for the Train the Trainer event on May 14th at Coos Health & Wellness. During the May 14th Train the Trainer workshop, participants will learn how to lead ongoing discussions about stigma in their communities.

Community Conversations

  • Tuesday, May 13th, from 2:30pm – 6:00pm, doors open at 2:30pm, program starts at 3:00pm, at the Coos Bay Public Library 525 Anderson Ave. Coos Bay, in the Myrtlewood Room Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/3mrzdrsm.

Train the Trainer*

  • Wednesday May 14th from 9:00am – 12:00pm Coos Health & Wellness 281 LaClair St. Coos Bay in the Coquille Point Meeting Room Register at the May 13th Event, space is limited to 30 participants.

*This session aims to train a group of facilitators focused on continuing these conversations. Participants must attend the May 13th community conversation before attending train-the-trainer.

We’re hosting these events because we believe ending stigma starts with a conversation. Conversations build hope and hope builds a stronger community.

Stigma can be a tremendous barrier to treatment and support. Education and conversations can help reduce that barrier for those seeking help for themselves or a loved one. The CCOUD workshop is not an academic workshop about stigma. It is a conversation for participants to explore stigma, how we support people with substance use disorder (SUD) and their families, and how we work together in our communities to reduce stigma. We use videos of people with lived experience to facilitate discussion, making it very interactive.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use disorder, help is available. It often takes more than one attempt to quit using, so don’t give up. Find a local provider at www.coosladpc.org.

CONTACT:
Katrinka McReynolds
541-808-7622
katrinka.mcreynolds@chw.coos.or.us

To find additional information related to our Public Health Department please go to the Coos Health & Wellness website or call 541-266-6700.

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