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#compassionateresponse to opioid overdoses 🙏
📣Super cool new work being done to find gentler OD reversal mechanisms! Thx @clairezagorski.bsky.social for the ❤️‍🔥great reporting, here!
Proud to share my latest for Salon!

Researchers at WashU in St Louis have found something pretty remarkable: we can reverse opioid overdoses without getting naloxone into the brain - and without the agony of precipitated withdrawal.

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February 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Frontline fatigue isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. Your body is begging for repair, not reprimand. Trust its signals.
#FrontlineCare #NervousSystemRepair #TraumaInformedAwareness #CompassionateResponse
June 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
“I know exactly how I would do it if I ever got that bad again.” Old plans stay in the brain. Being honest about suicidal thoughts can feel dangerous, yet supportive listening helps build safety and connection. #CompassionateResponse #MentalHealthHonesty

April 9, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Anita McBride is leading a special effort to bring the powerful musical Come From Away back to Ford's Theatre for the 25th anniversary of September 11, with the support of former President George W. Bush.

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#US #CitizenPortal #CivicLessons #CulturalUnity #CompassionateResponse
Come From Away will return to Ford's Theatre as part of Sept. 11 commemorations, McBride says
Anita McBride said she and her husband are leading a commemorative committee to bring the musical Come From Away back to Ford's Theatre for the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11; she named event dates and said George W. Bush and Laura Bush are honorary chairs.
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September 10, 2026 at 6:25 PM
The Shelton City Council is tackling the complex issues of homelessness and community safety, urging a compassionate approach that distinguishes between those in need and disruptive behaviors.

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#SheltonMasonCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #SheltonCommunity #CompassionateResponse
Mason County Council debates homelessness terminology and response strategies
Speakers urge clarity in addressing homelessness and vagrancy amid community safety concerns.
citizenportal.ai
May 24, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Advocates are rallying against House Bill 1574, warning that police detainment in overdose situations could deter witnesses from seeking help when it's needed most.

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#WA #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CompassionateResponse
Advocates urge rejection of House Bill 1574 to protect overdose witnesses
Testimony highlights risks of police detainment and civil forfeiture in overdose situations.
citizenportal.ai
March 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Georgia is taking a monumental step to ensure public safety personnel are trained to compassionately respond to at-risk adults with Alzheimer's and dementia.

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#GA #PublicSafetyTraining #CognitiveImpairment #GeorgiaPublicSafety #CompassionateResponse #CitizenPortal
Georgia Public Safety Training Center to launch Alzheimer's response training course
House committee approves at-risk adult training for officers addressing Alzheimer's and dementia.
citizenportal.ai
February 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The phrase 'I'm sorry to hear that' is a small but powerful verbal hug. It tells the other person they are not alone. #empathymatters #supportivewords #communicationskills #emotionalintelligence #kindnesscounts #listeningskills #supportivelistening #compassionateresponse #healthycommunication […]
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October 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
North Plymouth's Select Board meeting revealed deep community fears over recent ICE actions, as local leaders call for a compassionate approach amidst rising anxiety among families.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #CompassionateResponse #CommunitySafety #NorthPlymouthCommunity
North Plymouth council addresses community fears after recent ICE detention actions
Council members commend town response to ICE detention while expressing community concerns.
citizenportal.ai
June 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
I'm so impressed with LNER. A young woman on the line was met with by the 2 different train drivers who stopped, and escorted her to a safe place. ❤️

@lner.co.uk
#compassionateresponse
March 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
New Mexico's Senate Bill 54 is set to revolutionize how law enforcement handles mental health crises by prioritizing compassionate care over criminal charges.

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#NM #NewMexicoBehavioralHealth #MentalHealthReform #CrisisIntervention #CompassionateResponse #CitizenPortal
New law allows police to transfer individuals in crisis to treatment facilities
Officers can now resolve behavioral health crises through voluntary transfers to treatment providers.
citizenportal.ai
March 3, 2025 at 6:29 AM