Coastal Horizons - Quick Response Team

Hey everyone! The Coastal Horizons - Quick Response Team is hosting this year's International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 31st from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the MLK Center and hope that you can come. This event is to honor those we have lost to the Opioid Epidemic and continue to educate our community on treatment, overdose reversal, and the power of hope.
We are looking for a food truck for the event and need your help. If you have any suggestions or are able to come out, please send us a message!

Knowledge is power. Please remember to be safe, don’t use alone, test your stuff and ask for help. Narcan and needle exchange available. Call or text us today •910-833-2052•

Today is the first ever National Fentanyl Day. Knowledge is power. Fentanyl is a factor in more than half of overdose deaths. QRT is here to help if you or are loved one are struggling with addiction •910-833-2052•

We know the journey won't be easy, but we promise it's worth it. Call today if you or a loved one is suffering from addiction. 910-833-2052.

This year's Super Bowl halftime show was unlike any other!

Not only was it stacked with amazing performances but there will also be over 25 years of recovery represented on that stage!

Mary J. Blige has 11 years in recovery and Eminem has 14 years!

Anything is possible!

Coastal Horizons - Quick Response Team updated their phone number.

Coastal Horizons - Quick Response Team updated their phone number.

Get to know your states Good Samaritan Laws, as well as information on syringe possession and Naloxone access laws.

SYRINGE POSSESSION & DISTRIBUTION
N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 90-113.22; N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 90-113.23.
Syringes are drug paraphernalia when used to inject controlled substances into the body. N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 90-113.21(a)(11).
It is illegal to use, possess with intent to use, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia to inject a controlled substance into the body.
Use, possession with intent to use, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia is a class 1 misdemeanor. Delivery of paraphernalia to a minor is class I felony.
If a person in possession of a syringe alerts law enforcement before the officer conducts a search, the person will not be charged or prosecuted for possession of drug paraphernalia or for residual amounts of controlled substances in the needle.
Syringe exchange is allowed by law. N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 90-113.27.
Employees, volunteers, and participants in syringe exchange programs will not be charged with or prosecuted for possession of needles or other injection supplies or residual amounts of controlled substances on the supplies. N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 90-113.27(c).
NALOXONE ACCESS LAW
N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 90-12.7
A prescriber may, in good faith and with reasonable care, prescribe naloxone directly or by standing order to a person at risk of overdose or a family member, friend, or other person in a position to help a person at risk of overdose.
A prescriber may also prescribe naloxone to law enforcement agencies or organizations that promote harm reduction so that those agencies and organizations can then give naloxone to a person at risk of overdose or a family member, friend, or other person in a position to help a person at risk of overdose.
The State Health Director may issue a statewide standing order for naloxone.
A pharmacist may give naloxone to a person at risk of overdose or a family member, friend, or other person in a position to help a person at risk of overdose, or an agency or organization.
Agencies and organizations may give out naloxone so long as they include basic instruction and information on overdose.
Anyone who lawfully obtains naloxone may administer it, using reasonable care, to a person experiencing a drug-related overdose.
A practitioner who prescribes, a pharmacist who gives out, or a person who administers naloxone, or the state health director issuing a standing order, or any agency or organization giving out naloxone, is immune from civil or criminal liability.
NALOXONE STANDING ORDER
https://www.naloxonesaves.org/files/2019/01/2018-Standing-Order.pdf
Allows pharmacists to give intranasal naloxone atomizer or spray (like Narcan) or intramuscular naloxone with syringe to people at risk of overdose or their family, friends, or others who may be in a position to help.
The person getting the naloxone must be given overdose information.
GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 90-96.2
A person who, acting in good faith calls for help for another person experiencing a drug-related overdose and
Reasonably believes they are the first person to call for help
Provides their own name to emergency personnel
Did not call for help during the ex*****on of a warrant or other lawful search is immune from prosecution for certain controlled substances crimes or possession or use of drug paraphernalia, so long as the evidence for the charge was discovered because the person called for help.
The person who calls for help cannot be subject to arrest or revocation of pretrial release, probation, parole, or post-release; however, the person’s probation officer may still drug test the person on pretrial release, probation, or parole.
These protections and restrictions also apply to the person who overdosed.

Everyone is someone and every life matters. We can end overdose. 🧡💜🖤

Everyone is someone and every life matters 🤍🧡

The confusing part of grief is it’s both incredibly heavy to carry but feels impossible to put down. If you’ve lost someone to overdose you’re not alone. Today we remember all those who left us too soon and fight for change in their honor. Breaking the stigma of addiction will save more lives than shame ever will. Everyone is someone and every life matters. 💜🖤🤍

Tomorrow is International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember and a time to act. We’ll be out at Greenfield Lake with Heart of Wilmington. Join us from 6-8 for resources, live music, community support, and c***ection 💜

Annual Coastal Duck Derby goes virtual - WWAY TV

Annual Coastal Duck Derby goes virtual - WWAY TV The 6th Annual Coastal Duck Derby benefitting Coastal Horizons is being held virtually Friday, August 27 at 6 p.m.

Treatment fails 100% of the time when the person is dead. Narcan saves lives and offers a second chance. It doesn’t matter if it is the 10th second chance, it’s still a human life. If you’re struggling with addiction call the Quick Response Team, your life matters and we want to help. Call today •910-833-2052• 🖤🤟🏼

Great day with the crew passing out sandwiches in the community. We love this town and the humans in it. If you’re struggling with addiction call the Quick Response Team and we can help get you c***ected to treatment •910-833-2052• 💜💙

Adopt a duck from The QRT Hope Merchants. The Duck Derby is almost here and all proceeds go to crisis intervention services like the Open House Youth Shelter and The R**e Crisis Center 💛🐥🤟

https://www.duckrace.com/wilmington/adopt/?team_id=11440

Adopt a duck. Change a life. Coastal Horizons 6th annual Duck Derby is fast approaching and with it the chance to win a trip to Disney. All proceeds go to crisis interventions and who doesn’t love Mickey Mouse and helping others. Adopt from the QRT Hope Merchants - link in bio 🐥💛🖤❤️

https://www.duckrace.com/wilmington/adopt/?team_id=11440

Hey guys! Adopt a duck from the QRT Hope Merchants. Only 5 bucks and all proceeds support Coastal Horizons crisis intervention services including The R**e Crisis Center and Open House Youth Shelter 🕶💛🐥📍Links in the bio📍

So I am so excited to be a part of this fund raiser for our local youth shelter!!! Please go to Coastal Horizons Quick Reponse Teams page and buy some ducks!!! DM me if u need more info here is the link https://www.duckrace.com/wilmington/teams

Adopt a duck.Change a life. Join us at the coastal duck derby 6 PM Friday, August 27, 2021 at jungle Rapids waterpark in Wilmington, NC. It’s simple,adopt a rubber duck for 5$ for a chance to win an amazing Disney vacation. There are several bundles you can buy to increase your odds of winning. Day of contest all the rubber ducks will be released down the waterslide and the winning ducks owner will win 5day/4 night accommodation at either Disney Animal Kingdom or Wilderness lodge,3 day park hopper passes for Disney World ,(1) $400 Disney gift card . Travel is valid 12/31/2022 has a team called and we are competing for a free day of work!!! More Importantly to support the Crisis Intervention services at such as Open House Youth Shelter, Open House Transitional living shelter and RCC(rape crisis center). You DO NOT HAVE TO PRESENT TO WIN! The link to register a duck is in our bio!!!! Remember to pick HOPEMERCHANTS swipe left ⏪to see the prize and what just one 5$ duck can do for someone in our community! https://www.duckrace.com/wilmington/teams

Change is possible but focus is required. Recovery is real! If you or someone you know is at risk of an overdose or have overdosed can help!!! Reach out to us. No financial barriers call today 910-833-2052 #wilmington#portcity#ilmstrong#coastalhorizonscenter #hopeisreal#reachout

We can all take a lesson out of the LGBTQ+ Pride book. They have the bravery to take pride in who they are despite every indication that some other people might not like it. When who are you intrinsically are is received as a political statement, serious measures must be taken to preserve your self-esteem. When others try to shame you for who you are, pride is a life-saving response. Every person in the LGBTQ community is the embodiment of bravery and courage. Simply waking up in the morning and owning your true self is something we all need to practice. While you may not be hiding your preferred sexuality maybe you feel like you have to hide or restrain some other part of yourself. I challenge you to fully embrace it. Be your most authentic and true self and walk in it with confidence. Who you are is supposed to be unique and different-and in that there is perfection! never forget that.-Laura Hale Although Pride month is coming to end we at believe that we should celebrate/educate/discuss LGBTQIA YEAR ROUND🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ for more info contact #lovewins#celebrateyourself #coastalhorizons

Recovery is different for everyone but there are key components that all recovery for mental and substance abuse must include. Today we focus on these 10 important components!!! Which ones do you feel are the most important and why? Leave a comment and let us know!!!! #changeispossiblebutfocusisrequired #portcity#cfcc#uncw#recoverylooksgoodonyou

This week we will be focusing on the importance of SELF CARE!!! A key component of wellness/recovery is making time for yourself to maintain balance and insure continued success in every aspect of your life. #selfcare#loveyourself #qrtcares

This week we will be looking at statistics and tracking. The Opioid epidemic has caused us to rethink our approach to treatment and recovery.North Carolina’s Opioid Action Plan was released in June 2017 with community partners to combat the opioid crisis. Updates to the plan were released in June 2019, and in May 2021 with an updated Opioid and Substance Use Action Plan Open Powerpoint File to continue to address the issue.

Since the plan was launched in 2017, opioid dispensing has decreased by 34 percent. Prescriptions for drugs used to treat opioid use disorders increased by 33 percent in that time frame, and opioid use disorder treatment specifically for uninsured and Medicaid beneficiaries is up by 48 percent.
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To learn more about this plan visits https://www.ncdhhs.gov/about/department-initiatives/opioid-epidemic/north-carolinas-opioid-action-plan
#awarenessiskey #recoveryispossible @ Coastal Horizons Center

Hey Wilmington is offering free vaccinations on Tuesday May the 18th from 7-11am 615 Shipyard blvd

Expectations in early recovery should be realistic. Recovery is a process and takes time. This picture says it all. The ID on the left is a man in the midst of severe addiction.His eyes tell the whole story. The same man on the right is full of life as a result of staying in the process of recovery. That recovering addict is me!!! 10 years of active recovery has lead to a wonderful and fulfilling job as a Peer Support Specialist working with . We do recover! It starts with a decision,followed by willingness to stay in the process! #peersupport

Relapse is a reality but it doesn’t mean that the person who has experienced it is a failure. Often times it can be the catalyst for life long recovery. It is important that we identify triggers and early warning signs! If you or someone you know are experiencing any of these signs help is available! Contact at 910-833-0013 and we can you get the help u need. #qrtcares#anounceofpreventionisworthmorethanapoundofcure #wilmingtonnc @ Coastal Horizons Center