Harm Reduction and Hope

In this episode of the Hope Healing Recovery Podcast, Jeff O'Neal speaks with Vicki Sterling, the Behavioral Health Program Director at the Washington County Health Department, who is also a leader of the Washington Goes Purple movement. Together, they discuss the efforts to address the opioid crisis and the importance of harm reduction, which meets individuals where they are in their recovery journey. They also explore the connection between substance use and mental health, particularly in the context of National Recovery Month, and highlight the critical role peer support plays in helping individuals enter and maintain recovery.