Spectrum Program
Supporting Prevention, Education, and Connection, Through Recovery Uplift Models (SPECTRUM)
– Building a Treatment Referral Program to inclusive and affirming treatment centers in Orange County.
– Distributing overdose reversal medication (Narcan) at no cost;
– Changing the narrative to challenge stigma and reframe the conversation around substance use, mental health, and wellness through storytelling and advocacy;
– Producing Social Media Campaigns to educate the local Orange County community around opioid, stimulant use, and prevention;
– Creating partnerships with local organizations and groups to raise awareness, visibility, and education; and
– Developing educational materials for the general public and professionals who work in the substance use and opioid prevention field.
Volunteer Opportunities:
The purpose of the Spectrum Advisory Committee is to inform and educate the Orange County community about the effects of opioid and stimulant use prevention. This committee is part of a larger effort to support prevention, education, and outreach through a inclusive and affirming lens. We welcome Orange County young adults, adults, and allies who are over the age of 18+ to join us for this collaborative opportunity!
Some of the committee activities include:
– Narrative Change: Challenge stigma and reframe the conversation around substance use, mental health, and wellness through storytelling and advocacy;
– Social Media Campaigns: Collaborate on various campaigns to educate the local Orange County community around opioid and stimulant use prevention;
– Culturally-Responsive Outreach and Community Engagement: Participate in different community events and help share resources to the community;
– Educational Workshops: Help lead workshops focused on life saving overdose prevention, healthy coping strategies, and more; and
– Volunteer Service: Community Service/or volunteer hours are available to be signed off upon request.
Planning meetings take place the second Wednesday of the month from 6 – 7:30 PM but can be subject to change. Registration: https://bit.ly/spectrum-committee Feel free to share this opportunity with others!
Questions? Please Contact: Julius Landin (he/him), Youth Program Coordinator julius.landin@lgbtqcenteroc.org
or
Janis Mena (she/her/they/them), Youth Program Assistant, janis.mena@lgbtqcenteroc.org
