Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County (SPARCC) Plans a Sober and Healthy Living Event
A Message from SPARCC
Prescription opiate and heroin addiction as well as opiate-related overdoses remains a problem of epidemic proportions throughout the North Country. In 2016, several local professionals and concerned citizens joined forces forming a coalition known as Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County (SPARCC). This coalition is comprised of people in recovery, concerned citizens, treatment providers, elected officials, law enforcement, educators, and community organizations. The coalition aims to raise substance abuse awareness in our community, increase prevention efforts and address the issues associated with substance abuse. Our mission is to foster community health through education, prevention, treatment and recovery of substance abuse.
On Saturday, September 15 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Macomb Park in Schuyler Falls, NY, SPARCC is hosting a free community event to celebrate healthy living. We invite all North Country neighbors to LIVE WELL and BE WELL. We encourage invitees to play, relax, dance, eat, and have fun together at this sober, family centered event.
Many outdoor activities, including volleyball, yoga, horseshoes, hiking, bouncy house, kayaking, and more will be available! Free food is provided from 1-4 pm, and a well-known local favorite, BearTracks is playing from 2-5pm! Multiple raffle giveaways will be had throughout the event. Resource tables will also provide information regarding community services and provide fun children’s activities.
Sponsors for this event include Northeast Group, Mold-Rite Plastics, Glens Falls National Bank, Coryer Staffing, and Twinstate Technologies. SPARCC also thanks Assemblyman Billy Jones who supports this event by securing state funds.
SPARCC encourages Clinton County residents as well as residents of surrounding counties to attend this fun family event supporting healthy living in our community. LIVE WELL. BE WELL. For more information visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SPARCCNY and click GOING to RSVP.
Posted: August 30th, 2018 under Community Events, Heathcare News.