Up North Prevention Connects with Local Veterans in Gaylord

On Thursday, November 5, Up North Prevention/Catholic Human Services attended a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) event at E-Free Church in Gaylord. The event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with local veterans and share information about substance misuse, recovery, counseling, and prevention services. Attendees were receptive to the information and resources provided, with a total of 66 naloxone kits distributed throughout the event.

In addition to sharing prevention resources, staff had the opportunity to learn more about the experiences and needs of local veterans while building meaningful community connections. Following the event, Up North Prevention was invited to connect with veterans on a more regular basis through gatherings at the Landing Zone and coffee and doughnut events at the local airport. Overall, the event was a great success and provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships with the veteran community while increasing awareness of available resources and support services.