Supportive Outreach Project

The Supportive Outreach Project (SOP) is a cross-sector, public health/ public safety partnership between Police, Fire/ EMS (in Bellows Falls, Springfield, and Windsor VT), along with Turning Point Recovery Center, Greater Falls Connections, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services, Springfield Hospital, and Mt Ascutney Hospital & Health Center, and a growing number of community partners.

SOP seeks to reduce substance use disorder, fatal and non-fatal overdose, and other substance-related incidents, through in-person and remote outreach to affected or at-risk individuals. Outreach provides opportunities for intervention, support, harm reduction education, naloxone training and distribution, information about the Good Samaritan Law, linkage to treatment, and Recovery Coaching for ongoing support. The intent is to provide assistance and support to individuals where they are. Through this outreach and linkages, there are many other opportunities for supporting individuals and their families. We always seek to create positive dialogues around reducing stigma.

Click the image below to download the SOP rack card.

If you would like a visit from our team, delivery of print materials, or harm reduction kits, please contact us at INFO@spfldtP.org

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: THE GOOD SAMARITAN LAW

The Good Samaritan Law protects you when helping someone in an overdose situation.

Vermont has one of the most expansive Good Samaritan laws in the nation. People who call 911 for help, or people who are overdosing, are protected from being charged for drug possession.

The law, passed in 2013, was intended to prevent overdose deaths. It protects the victim & witnesses to a drug overdose from arrest and prosecution for certain crimes, including possession of drugs or paraphernalia and violation of restraining orders or probation.

DON’T RUN, CALL 9-1-1. Please call 911 if you suspect an overdose.