O+ Offers Narcan Training Online Sept. 30

O+ in partnership with Samadhi will offer online training in how to administer Narcan, which temporarily reverses the effects of opioid medicines, on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. over the Zoom platform: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88067047672

During this short, yet in-depth training participants will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan (naloxone).

Those who complete the training will be mailed a Narcan nasal spray kit to always carry with them in case of an opioid overdose.

Why should one attend a Narcan training? Opioid-related deaths in Ulster County increased 171% in 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. This is a public health crisis and we all should do what we can to help.

Thanks to Ulster Savings Bank for sponsoring Narcan trainings for the community.

Learn How to Administer Narcan Sept. 26

O+ in partnership with Samadhi will offer trainings in how to administer Narcan, which temporarily reverses the effects of opioid medicines, on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the backyard of the O+ offices in midtown Kingston.

During this short, yet in-depth training (which will take place outdoors) participants will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan (naloxone).

Participants will receive a Narcan nasal spray kit to always carry with them in case of an opioid overdose.

Why should one attend a Narcan training? Opioid-related deaths in Ulster County increased 171% in 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. This is a public health crisis and we all should do what we can to help.

Register via Eventbrite for a 2 p.m. training or a 3 p.m. training. The address of the O+ office is on the Eventbrite.

Attendees are asked to wear a mask, BYO chair or blanket, and adhere to 6-foot social distancing.

For those who can’t attend the Sept. 26 in-person training, O+ and Samadhi are offering an online training via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Thanks to Ulster Savings Bank for sponsoring Narcan trainings for the community.

O+ Offers Compassion-Focused Meditation

O+ presents The LO+ving Kindness, 15 minutes of mindfulness and heartfulness, Fridays at noon EDT.

The free online session provides stress reduction exercises, space to check-in with your heart, and an opportunity to build resilience as we go through this turbulent time together.

O+ is sharing these sessions daily as a way to create a supportive routine and offer stability. Our teacher is Shawn Harrison of Yoga Lab.

All are welcome. Join us Fridays at noon EDT for 15 minutes of compassion-focused meditation.

The LO+ving Kindness is made possible thanks to support from Nuvance Health.

What You’ll Need in Order to Participate:

  • Zoom, which can be downloaded: https://zoom.us/download, lets you connect in a variety of ways — from a laptop, phone app, or by dialing in. You can test out your own setup and troubleshoot anything.
  • Sound tends to be better when you wear headphones, but it’s fine without them. FYI, when you join Zoom video will automatically be turned on. You can manually turn this off when you arrive.
  • When you join the Zoom your sound will be muted. You can use the chat function to let us know you want to talk.
  • A quiet enough space to hear the session and check in with yourself.

Here are some tutorials:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

Questions? Email info@opositivefestival.org

O+ Offers Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

O+ presents The LO+ving Kindness, 30 minutes of mindfulness and heartfulness, every weekday at 2 p.m. EDT.

The free online session provides stress reduction exercises, space to check-in with your heart, and an opportunity to build resilience as we go through this turbulent time together.

O+ is sharing these sessions daily as a way to create a supportive routine and offer stability. Our teacher is Shawn Harrison of Yoga Lab.

All are welcome. Join us weekdays at 2 p.m. EDT for as many days as you can.

The LO+ving Kindness is made possible thanks to support from Nuvance Health.

What You’ll Need in Order to Participate:

  • Zoom, which can be downloaded: https://zoom.us/download, lets you connect in a variety of ways — from a laptop, phone app, or by dialing in. You can test out your own setup and troubleshoot anything.
  • Sound tends to be better when you wear headphones, but it’s fine without them. FYI, when you join Zoom video will automatically be turned on. You can manually turn this off when you arrive.
  • When you join the Zoom your sound will be muted. You can use the chat function to let us know you want to talk.
  • A quiet enough space to hear the session and check in with yourself.

Here are some tutorials:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

Questions? Email info@opositivefestival.org

O+ Offers Free Emergency Grant Consultations

O+’s grant writing expert is available to alumni artists, musicians, wellness providers/teachers and festival volunteers for one-on-one (remote) consultations (March 30 and April 1) in filling out grant applications for financial assistance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sign up for a free one-hour appointment. First come, first served.

Kingston COVID-19 Relief Applications Open

Applications for one-time financial support from the Kingston COVID-19 Relief Fund are now open! Residents within the City of Kingston’s School District can request assistance (up to $500) for bills and expenses through the Radio Kingston Community Fund, facilitated by Family of Woodstock.

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