Reducing Substance Misuse and Overdose with Suspenders4Hope®

Everyone has a relationship with Substance Use, whether you use substances or not. For some individuals, this relationship can become unhealthy or chaotic. At Suspenders4Hope® we believe that a part of building community is creating a safe environment for the individuals in it, this includes individuals who use substances.

According to the Recovery Research Institute substance misuse is defined as “The use of a substance for unintended or intended purposes in improper amounts or doses.” We believe that in order to increase the safety of our community, it is vital to meet people where they are in their relationship with substances. This includes promoting resources and strategies to support the wellbeing of each member of our community.

We encourage you to view the resources below as they may be helpful for you or someone you know.