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          Prevention Services

          Prevention services in Oakland County consist of strategies that aim to reduce the effect of substance use on our communities through education and support for all residents.

          Overview

          Prevention services in Oakland County consist of strategies that aim to reduce the effect of substance use on our communities through education and support for all residents.

          Save A Life Station

          There are more than 100 Save A Life stations throughout Oakland County. These supplies include Naloxone, Fentanyl Test Strips, Xylazine Test Strips (at select locations), Deterra Drug Deactivation bags, and Oakland County specific resource pamphlets. These stations are made possible through our partnership with the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities, who offer a wide variety of prevention programs and services.

          Recovery Resources

          12 Step Groups

          Non-12 Step Groups

          • SMART Recovery: Secular or non-religious Group focusing on science and reason – www.smartrecovery.org
          • LifeRing: Secular peer to peer based, focusing on self-direction & personal empowerment – www.lifering.org
          • Women for Sobriety: 13 statement program of positivity that encourages emotional & spiritual growth – www.womenforsobriety.org
          • Recovery Dharma: Buddhist pathway to recovering from addiction focusing on meditation practices – www.recoverydharma.org

          Friends and Family

          Community Coalitions

          Driven by the mission to empower healthy communities through innovative prevention, wellness, and recovery support, the Alliance of Coalitions serves as an umbrella organization for more than 50 local communities.

          They align to offer recovery support, wellness and prevention education for anyone who is or could be affected by substance misuse. Their educational offerings come in many forms, and for a variety of different arenas (from personal to group settings).

          Contact the desired affiliate from the resources shared under the “Programs” tab on the Alliancemi.org website.