BrightView Health Spotlight - Community Outreach Manager Jaremy Crouse

Everyone has their own story of why we do this job. I want to introduce you to Jaremy Crouse, an amazing Community Outreach Manager in Elyria, OH. His personal story drives him to save lives every day.
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Recovery Stories - "Without BrightView, I would be dead"

True stories from the people who took that first step to fight addiction, and their message to others.
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Serving People, Saving Lives - Kentucky Community Outreach Team

In order to saves lives, we must meet people on their terms. This is a small sample of what the Community Outreach Team from Kentucky does to save lives every day.
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Mounting Overdose Deaths, Blackened Skin Wounds, Narcan-Resistant: ‘Tranq’ Adds New Fear to America’s Drug Addiction Epidemic

There’s a new street drug in town – and it’s deadly. “Tranq” is the nickname for xylazine, an animal tranquilizer that’s showing up in fentanyl, heroin and other drugs, and as a single pill. Xylazine has a rapid onset, kicking in within minutes and lasting 8 or more hours. Once taken your heart rate and blood pressure drop.  Experts say users can become comatose, lose muscle control, and eventually breathing will stop. These symptoms are similar to an opioid overdose, but in these cases, Narcan does not reverse the effects.
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How BrightView Health & the Courts are fighting addiction

BrightView Health partners with the Hamilton County, Ohio Drug Recovery & Treatment Court to fight addiction. The court serves those who have entered the justice system because of a drug offense.
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How an Ohio Police Chief has made fighting addiction his mission

Newtown, Ohio Police Chief Tom Synan talks addiction recovery and fighting the stigma.
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Meet the BrightView team working to save lives & end addiction

Sari Cason is BrightView's Community Engagement Training Director
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Meet the BrightView team working to save lives & end addiction

Brandon Elliott is BrightView's Outreach Territory Director in Ohio
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Holiday Mocktails: Stay Sober (& Have Fun!) with Our Alcohol-Free Drink Ideas

Alcohol-free drinks can be tasty and fun this party season. We have some holiday mocktail recipes for you to consider or create your own with our tips.
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Anxiety and Addiction

Just as with other mental health concerns, anxiety and addiction often go hand-in-hand.
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