One Voice Weekend
During the weekend of October 25-27, 2024, One Voice Weekend, we encouraged our Hunterdon County faith leaders to partner in prevention and share information about the 911 Lifeline Legislation and 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline with their congregations. The power of outreach through our faith leaders, trusted voices in our community, is to reach thousands of people in one weekend as we speak with 'one voice' to reduce the stigma of substance use disorder and mental illness and provide resources to families.
Saturday was also National DEA Takeback Day - a perfect opportunity to clean out your medicine cabinets and dispose of unused or expired medicine. Visit our website for Rx drop box locations. www.onevoicehc.com.
Whitehouse Elementary School - Red Ribbon Week
October 25, 2024
Whitehouse Elementary School - Red Ribbon Week: Owlbert visited the kids at Whitehouse Elementary Schoo as part of Red Ribbon Week Activities and assembly. "Be a Buddy Not a Bully" and "Making Wise Choices" was part of the theme of the day!
11th Annual Faith Forum
One Voice of Hunterdon hosted their 11th annual Faith Forum on October 16, 2024. A key component of One Voice outreach is to promote prevention through our faith communities. This coming weekend, October 25-27, we encourage all of our county faith leaders to share the important information and resources obtained at the Faith Forum, in particular the 911 Lifeline Legislation and 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline. A huge THANK YOU to Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renee Robeson, Hunterdon Behavioral Health and Peter Gatto at RHUB for their valuable presentations and to the Hunterdon County Department of Health for providing screenings and resources.
Robert Hunter PTO Trunk or Treat
October 11, 2024
One Voice would like to thank Robert Hunter PTO for inviting One Voice to their first Trunk or Treat event! Owlbert joined in the fun handing out goodie bags to the kids with the message to Be a Buddy, Not a Bully!
Crimestoppers honor Sheriff Fred Brown
October 10, 2024 - One Voice was grateful for the opportunity to support Crimestoppers and honor Sheriff Fred Brown, who has been a wonderful partner in prevention. Sheriff Brown has been an integral part of DEA Takeback Days and the efforts to dispose of unwanted or expired Rx drugs. A well-deserved honor, Sheriff Brown, congratulations!
Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing
October 7, 2024
One Voice of Hunterdon was proud to support the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce golf outing on 10/7/24. The Chamber is a wonderful partner in prevention!
All participants received information on the importance of the New Jersey 911 Lifeline Legislation and 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline.
Save A Life Day
September 26, 2024
Thanks to all of our partners today who participated in SAVE A LIFE DAY, where all the states East of the Mississippi River (and a few beyond) powered up the largest day of naloxone distribution to date: Steve's Food Store, Loew and Patel Orthodontics, HealthQuest, Chimney Rock, Fox Lumber, Bridge Cafe, Goldbergs Bagel, Sunken Silo, Chez Daniel, Habitat for Humanity Restore Clinton, Lambertville City Hall, Lambertville Library, Union Coffee Shop, JD's Wine and Spirits, and Black River Roasters. Special shout out to our One Voice Steering Committee members for helping to get the word and Narcan out in this life saving effort!
One Voice Steering Committee Meeting
September 23, 2024 - One Voice staff and community leaders convened for the bi-monthly steering committee meeting. We look forward to working together in the prevention areas of fentanyl/opioids; binge drinking, and vaping substances to provide a safer environment for our youth. A new initiative in our prevention programming is to utilize Virtual Reality goggles which depict overdoses and the administration of life saving Naloxone. In addition, we thank our steering committee members for helping to distribute free Narcan throughout the county for SAVE A LIFE DAY on 9/26/24. Thanks to all who participated. For more information on joining One Voice coalition contact info@onevoicehc.com.
Sunday 9/22/24 - Raritan Township Community Day
One Voice had a hOWLing good time at Raritan Township Community Day! The One Voice Owl made a spectacular debut engaging with kids of all ages to 'Make Wise Choices'. Our staff loved meeting over 500 people to talk about prevention, wellness, stress relief and engage with kids to Name the One Voice Owl!
200 Club of Hunterdon County and Hunterdon County Police Chiefs Association annual fundraiser
September 20, 2024
One Voice was proud to participate in the 200 Club of Hunterdon County and Hunterdon County Police Chiefs Association annual fundraiser. The 200 Club provides financial assistance, scholarships and valor recognition to law enforcement, fire and emergency service personnel and their families. One Voice works closely with law enforcement, and we value the partnership with the Police Chiefs Association who share information to address the local substance use issues in Hunterdon County. One Voice distributed information on the 911 Lifeline legislation to all participants.
