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Greenbrier Village Offers Affordable Housing in Oceanside

| 3:58 PM

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The County, City of Oceanside and other community partners celebrated the grand opening today of a new, centrally located affordable housing development in Oceanside. Greenbrier Village is a supportive housing community for people experiencing homelessness or on the brink of becoming homeless.

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Purple Flags Mark International Overdose Awareness Day Observance

| 4:02 PM

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“Together, we can,” was the theme for the 23rd International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) and press conference at the County Administration Center. The annual event features a garden of purple flags, each one representing an overdose death in San Diego County. This year featured 1,203 purple flags, 97 fewer flags than last year.

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CARE Act Program Celebrates First Graduate

| 8:58 AM

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The County’s Behavioral Health Services and Public Defender departments, Superior Court and other partners are all celebrating an inspiring milestone for the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program. On Aug. 7, CARE Court held its first graduation ceremony.

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Fighting the Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic

| 2:40 PM

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National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is in August, and the County is dedicated to spreading the word on the dangers of fentanyl poisoning and the precautions that can be taken to prevent fentanyl overdose deaths. The County’s comprehensive Harm Reduction Strategy includes the distribution of lifesaving naloxone and fentanyl test strips to anyone who wants them.

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VIDEO: Medical Therapy Units Have A Field Day

| 12:30 PM

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Physical and occupational therapists at the County’s Medical Therapy Units (MTU) hosted a full day camp tailor-made for MTU clients with activities like basketball, volleyball, rugby, water games, and face-painting. The smiles and laughter underscored the value of their efforts.