Opioid Use in the Senior Community (Vicksburgh)

The outreach teams from the 5th District Police Community and DC Recovery prove the power of unity! On January 10, 2024, the teams merged together at the Vicksburgh Senior Center to educate the senior community on the vast opioid use amongst seniors. Officer J. Johnson, head of the 5th District Police Community Outreach, requested DC Recovery to present the important information to approximately 25 audience members.

Property Manager of the Vicksburgh Senior Center, Ms. Jackson, is responsible for the center located at 3005 Bladensburg Avenue N.W. She was instrumental in providing center access for this important day. Judy West, Demetrius Jones, and Brian Person from the DC Recovery Team conducted a Q&A session after the presentation. To enhance our glorious and productive day with the District Police, our beloved team member Demetrius Jones who was appointed the Ambassador of Opioid Abatement for the District by our Mayor this year, gave a thorough NARCAN presentation accompanied with books cards to illustrate the proper dose application. Judy West closed with the Fentanyl strips for community use and with the family members who may get drugs acquired on the street. She also informed the audience of our many social media sites explaining our services offered at our Peer Operated Center at 5656A 3rd Street, N.E.

Thanks to all who participated and who made January 10, 2024 a great day!