Aug 21 2024 16 mins
In this episode of Hope Pieced Together, Jennifer Myers, Community Outreach Coordinator at Mosaics, sits down with Kimberly Rosinski, one of the founders of M-COPE (Montgomery County Overdose Prevention Endeavor). M-COPE is a vital program designed to equip communities with the tools and knowledge needed to prevent overdoses and respond when they occur. Kimberly shares her powerful journey of transforming the pain of losing a loved one to a drug overdose into a purposeful mission through the creation of M-COPE. Hear about the range of educational events M-COPE hosts, the resources it provides to families, and the meaningful ways it honors those lost to overdosing. Hear practical advice on detecting hidden drugs in the home, the importance of consistent communication with children, and the initial steps to take if there is a problem. Discover how you can get involved with M-COPE, from becoming a volunteer to participating in their upcoming annual awareness event. Tune in to find out how you can make a difference in the fight against drugs in your community with Kimberly Rosinski.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introduction to Kimberly Rosinski and background about M-COPE.
- What led to the creation of M-COPE and its overall mission.
- M-COPE’s values: prevention, education, remembrance, and awareness.
- The Texas Memorial Walkway and how it helps raise awareness.
- Kimberly explains the latest overdosing trends observed in her community.
- Overdosing prevention insights and how to help spread awareness.
- Why early education on drug dangers should begin at home.
- Learn about the signs that indicate your child might have a drug problem.
- M-COPE’s Overdose Awareness Day 2024 event and what to expect.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Grief Recovery After Substance Passing (GRASP)