This month, C&FS will partner with both Horizon Health Services and the Erie County Department of Health to offer two important and timely webinars, focused on understanding substance use and mental health.

The first webinar will be this week, Dec. 14 and the second one is scheduled for Dec. 19.

We encourage you to share this email and invite everyone to join in the C&FS EAP events happening this month. 

Live Events

Substance Use and the Holidays – open to all

Thursday December 14^th 12:00pm-12:30pm -printable flyer attached

Please join Shacarah Henry, Clinical Supervisor with Horizon Health Services, while we explore the intricate relationship between substance abuse and mental health, discussing common signs and symptoms, making the decision to seek professional help and the pervasive impact of societal stigma on individuals seeking assistance. This webinar will be recorded and made available to all registrants.

Learn more and register here for Substance Use and the Holidays

Opioid Overdose Recognition and Use of Naloxone (Narcan) for Reversal

Tuesday December 19^th 12:00pm – 1:00pm -printable flyer attached

Join Sadia Rifah from Erie County Department of Health for this training in Opioid Overdose Recognition and Use of Naloxone (Narcan) for Reversal.  Individuals will leave the training able to: recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, properly administer naloxone, and know the necessary follow-up steps. This webinar will be recorded and made available to all registrants.

Learn more and register here for Opioid Overdose Recognition training

The Erie County Department of Health Opioid Program has several FREE items available to you, including Narcan kits. To order supplies for your organization please visit: Fentanyl Awareness & Narcan Access Supply Order Form | Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)

You can also join the ongoing Winter Wellness Virtual Mind/Body Yoga Series - open to all

Virtual offerings include: the second Monday of every month from 5:30pm – 6:30pm and the third Wednesday of every month from 9:00am – 10:00am. Printable flyer is attached.

Learn more and register here for Monday evening sessions (12/11/23, 1/8/24, 2/12/24)

Learn more and register here for Wednesday morning sessions (12/20/23, 1/10/24, 2/21/24)

Please encourage members to visit the C+FS EAP website and call us at 716-681-4300 for information about the benefits of our programs and to complete a request for services form if they are interested in taking advantage of any services. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, click here.

Sincerely,

The C+FS EAP Team