Unfortunately, mental illness has impacted our lives, personally or professionally. According to the National Alliance in Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults (1 in 6 youth aged 6 to 17 years old) living in the United States experience mental illness each year. Gordan R McInally, President of Rotary International has encouraged clubs and districts to undertake activities that erase the stigma associated with mental health, which happens to coincide with addiction. He has made it known that he lost his brother Ian in 2014 to suicide from his mental health.
Gordan exclaims, “Rotary should be known as an organization that takes care of its members, as well as the people it serves.” Cheryl Juaire from the Marlborough Club believes that Gordan’s suggestion aligns with the mission of her organization too. Her organization is called Team Sharing. Through social networking, community activism, grief services and advocacy, TEAM SHARING provides support and friendship to grieving families while working to raise awareness of Substance Use Disorder and its impact on our communities.
Cheryl is most thankful for The Rotary Action Group for Addiction Prevention (rag-ap.org) for their dedication in addressing addiction internationally. Their multi-faceted initiative Project Smart which mobilizes Rotary clubs in the U.S. to address opioid overuse from prevention to treatment. One of their most active initiatives is an effort to expand naloxone access by teaching Rotary members and others to lead training sessions in their communities.
Cheryl is no stranger to mental health and addiction. She lost two of her three children to addiction. How can you help? Recently Team Sharing was approved by the Registry of Motor Vehicles in Massachusetts to have Overdose Awareness Specialty plates added to their collection of plates. But in order for them to begin print, Cheryl needs 750 pre-paid applications of $40 each. She is counting on her fellow Rotarians to help her bring awareness to others and ultimately save lives. To submit an application please visit her website at www.teamsharinginc.org and click on the license plate.
Cheryl is most thankful for The Rotary Action Group for Addiction Prevention (rag-ap.org) for their dedication in addressing addiction internationally. Their multi-faceted initiative Project Smart which mobilizes Rotary clubs in the U.S. to address opioid overuse from prevention to treatment. One of their most active initiatives is an effort to expand naloxone access by teaching Rotary members and others to lead training sessions in their communities.
Cheryl is no stranger to mental health and addiction. She lost two of her three children to addiction. How can you help? Recently Team Sharing was approved by the Registry of Motor Vehicles in Massachusetts to have Overdose Awareness Specialty plates added to their collection of plates. But in order for them to begin print, Cheryl needs 750 pre-paid applications of $40 each. She is counting on her fellow Rotarians to help her bring awareness to others and ultimately save lives. To submit an application please visit her website at www.teamsharinginc.org and click on the license plate.