Arlington PD to Host Addiction Community Training & Support Meeting Feb. 24

| February 19, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Police News | No Comments

Chief Frederick Ryan announces that the Arlington Police Department will host an Addiction Community Training and Support (A.C.T.S.) meeting with guest speaker Woody Giessmann from Right Turn recovery center next week.

The event will offer support, information and strategies for opioid users and their loved ones, and provide free doses of Narcan and training to attendees.

“Woody Giessmann will bring a unique insight on the challenges those struggling with the disease of addiction face on a daily basis, while providing resources for family and friends to help their loved ones recover,” Chief Ryan said. “We encourage residents to attend to obtain valuable resources and training surrounding addiction.”

The meeting is taking place Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 7-8 p.m. at the Arlington Youth Counseling Center, Whittemore Robbins House, 670R Massachusetts Ave.

– Submitted by Arlington PD