October

Togetherness Project
Written By Abbey Lee
Selfcare Tip of the Month
 
Quote of the Month
“If something stands between you and your success, move it.”
— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
 
Article of the Month

A stranger's compliment helped her feel confident after chemo

Jen Gunter | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter | October 2022

“When Pat Gentile began to grow her hair after chemotherapy, she was nervous to go to work for the first time without a wig. An unexpected encounter with a convenience store stranger changed that.”

Read the article here
 
Resources

  • Our Just Call program teaches people:

    • About Substance use disorder (SUD)

    • Who to call for help in an emergency, a mental health crisis, & for SUD

    • What Naloxone is

    • What happens when you call 911

    Take the training for free online at gastontogether.org/online-naloxone-training or contact us to schedule an in-person training.

  • The Safe Parking Program aims to give community members who live in their vehicles a safe place to park overnight.

    Learn more and complete the application at gastontogether.org/safe-parking

  • The main objective of the Hub is to provide a proactive integrated response to at-risk, and vulnerable populations, to meet the needs of people in the community, and reduce calls to emergency services and the police.

    Access Hub Situation Table Resources at gastontogether.org/situation-table

 
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