John Hopkins Medicine defines opioid use disorder as a complex illness in which a person compulsively uses opioid drugs even when the person wants to stop. Opioid addiction can develop in anyone taking opioids. Talk to your doctor about risks and alternatives when being prescribed opioids. To understand more about opioid addiction and to find resources, visit the John Hopkins opioid use disorder website Opioid Use Disorder | Johns Hopkins Medicine
4-H Enrollment Night will be Friday, August 25th at 6 pm at the Stonyford Community Pavilion. Enrollment this year is FREE! Check them out on Facebook at Stonyford 4-H.
Know what to do in the case of a home fire? What about your young child? Do your older children know what to do in an emergency? Want to prepare yourself for an emergency but don't know where to begin?
Virtual presentations are available from the American Red Cross to help people understand, prepare for, and respond appropriately to disasters.
Prepare with Pedro: A preparedness education program for grades K-2 that teaches students how to be prepared and to take action for home fires.
The Pillowcase Project: A preparedness program catered to students in 3rd-5th grade to teach them the best ways to stay safe during emergencies that can occur in their communities.
Be Red Cross Ready: A national, standardized, preparedness education curriculum for adults and older youth that is designed to help people understand, prepare for, and respond appropriately to disasters.
Ready Rating: All-in-one place to help businesses, schools, and organizations become prepared for disasters and other emergencies.
To request a presentation, go to http://pillowcasegoldcountry.wufoo.com/forms/virtual-preparedness-prestatations-request/
Questions? Contact: alexis.lee@redcross.org
With wet weather here, sandbags may be required to protect your home and property. These locations are available to fulfill your needs.
Hamilton City - across from the Fire Department on 1st Street
Elk Creek - across from the Fire Department on County Road 306
Willows - Public Works Willows Maintenance Yard 777 N. Colusa Street
Orland - Orland City Maintenance Yard, corner of County Road 200 and County Road M
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS)
24/7, Free, Confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline can help.
Call or text 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS).
TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-943-5746
Línea Nacional de Asistencia a la Salud Mental Materna
1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS)
Línea directa gratuita y confidencial las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana para mamás embarazadas y nuevas mamás en inglés y español.
La Línea Nacional de Asistencia a la Salud Mental Materna puede ayudar.
Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 1-833-943-5746 (1-833- 9-HELP4MOMS).
Los usuarios de TTY pueden usar un servicio de retransmisión preferido o marcar 711 y luego 1-833-943-5746.
Glenn county food give aways! Love your neighbor!
Starting may 6th:
1st Saturday 12:00 -2:00 pm 709 1st St, Orland
2nd Tuesday 12:00 -2:00 pm 1044 Trinity St, Orland
3rd Tuesday 2:00 -4:00 pm 4754 4th Ave, Orland
Starting April 29th:
4th Saturday 12:00 pm -2:00 pm 635 A St, Orland
Federated Church
Real Life Church
Capay Ag Church
First Christian Church