The People Concern
What is the street address of TPC Headquarters?
2116 Arlington Ave.
When using the principle of Harm Reduction, where do we meet people?
where they are
How many PMs does the Harm Reduction Dept currently have?
What are the effects of marijuana use? Ie what can a person expect to experience if they utilized marijuana
altered senses, altered sense of time, changes in mood, changes in problem solving/thinking, impaired memory, hallucinations (high doses), relaxation, paranoia, lower inhibitions
TPC is dedicated to creating a community where everyone is...
Housed, healthy and safe
What
Fentanyl.
Which two outreach teams are a part of Connie's Harm Reduction Expansion Program?
E6 and C3
What are the effects of alcohol use?
What is the name of TPC's arts program located at The Village?
Studio 526
Name two medications used to
Needle exchange, using condoms, fentanyl test strips, don't use alone line, safe injection sites, drinking and driving laws, MAT (methadone, vivitrol)
What are the effects of psychedelic use?
lowered inhibitions, altered senses, increased empathic response, anxiety, spiritual connection, psychosis (sometimes), hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD).
Name two medications used to reduce the risks of HIV
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
TPC was formed in 2016 in a merger of which two social service organizations?
OPCC and Lamp Community
Clean syringe access can help prevent the spread of which two infectious diseases?
HIV and Hepatitis
What are the effects of benzodiazepine and barbiturate use?
lowered anxiety, sleepiness, euphoria (sometimes), respiratory depression (when mixed with other substances), rebound anxiety, reduced likelihood of seizures
Name 4 members of the Executive Leadership Team (first and last name and their position)
John Maceri-Chief Executive Officer
Julie DeRose, LMFT-Chief Program Officer, Permanent Housing Services
Kait Peters, MBA-Chief Operating Officer
Brooke Slusser, LCSW-Chief Program Officer, Mental Health, Interim Housing & Access Center
Angie Loch, LCSW-Chief Compliance Officer
Jonathon Harris-Chief Human Resources Officer
Patricia Lopez-Chief Administrative Officer
Suzanne Edwards-Acton-Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Rafe Pery-Chief Financial Officer
The more you know, the more able you are to make informed decisions, and to understand when we might need to ask for help.
What are the effects of opioid use?
pinpoint pupils, euphoria, itching, relaxation, feeling of well being, respiratory depression (risk), overdose (risk)