Dear NYC Nightlife Community,
Thank you to those who joined us this week to learn about drug overdose prevention in New York City. In case you missed it, a recording of our Overdose Prevention, Naloxone and Fentanyl Training with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is now available on YouTube here.
Additionally, we are sharing information from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on where to find naloxone or fentanyl testing strips for you or or business. Please join us next Wednesday, September 29th at 4:00pm for a webinar on suicide prevention and prevention training for workers in Nightlife. See invitation to register below.
Feel free to reach out to our office anytime with any questions or concerns at nightlife@media.nyc.gov.
Continue to stay strong, healthy, and resilient,
Ariel Palitz
Senior Executive Director
NYC Office of Nightlife
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Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Learn about drug overdose prevention in New York City and how you can respond to an opioid overdose. Hear from representatives from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, and Treatment as they present on NYC overdose data, fentanyl test strip training, overdose prevention planning, and a naloxone training. The presentation is followed by Q&A. |
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Naloxone information from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Naloxone (Narcan®) is a safe medication that can save someone’s life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. It only works on opioids, such as heroin, prescription painkillers and fentanyl, but it is safe to use even if opioids are not present. If you are worried you or someone you know may be at risk of an opioid overdose, naloxone is available to you. Learn more on the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website here. |
Fentanyl information and Test Strip Instructional Brochure
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 30 to 50 times more potent than heroin. It is short acting and cannot be seen, tasted or smelled when mixed into other drugs. If you use drugs, including prescription fentanyl, learn how you can reduce your risk of overdose here. |
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Webinar
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
4:00 - 5:30pm Eastern
Join the Office of Nightlife and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a webinar on Wednesday, September 29.
Learn about suicide prevention and mental health efforts during this time and what we can do to proactively support mental health and prevent suicide going forward. Address lessons learned and calls to action, along with other resources related to suicide prevention and mental health.
For accommodation or interpretation requests, please contact Lori Barrett-Peterson, MOME Disability Service Facilitator and Language Access Coordinator, at lbarrett-peterson@media.nyc.gov, by Monday, September 27, at 12:00 p.m.
Zoom states that its products are compliant, with exceptions, with the following standards: WCAG 2.1 AA Standards, Revised Section 508 Standards, and EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements. For more information visit: https://zoom.us/accessibility. |
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SAVE THE DATE: Sound Mind presents "Un-heard Mentality"
World Mental Health Day Benefit Concert
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:30 PM
Join Office of Nightlife Senior Executive Director Ariel Palitz at Sound Mind Live’s “Un-Heard Mentality” World Benefit Concert on October 21 in-person or live streamed. A recent CDC report found that over 40% of individuals are experiencing elevated adverse mental health conditions associated with the pandemic, and as high as 63% of adults between the ages of 18 to 24 report experiencing pandemic-related anxiety and depression. This benefit concert will be hosted by comedian Tristan Miller and feature sets from Langhorne Slim, Fantastic Negrito, Aisha Bardu, and poet/artist Patrick Roche. In addition, information on mental health resources, support programs, and best practices for self-care will be available. Pursuant to Key to NYC, patrons must present proof of vaccination and valid ID to enter. Live-streaming is available for free. |
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ELEVATE Nightlife Mental Health Support Group
Every Monday
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Eastern
Join the new FREE weekly mental health support group for nightlife industry professionals, hosted by Backline therapist Claudia Glaser-Mussen, LCSW, the groups will meet virtually every Monday from 4-5pm Eastern. |
Email: nightlife@media.nyc.gov
Connect: @nycnightlifegov |
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