Senior’s THRIVE is Seniors’ focused workshop and/or support group activity to address life stressors that can impact recovery and alternative methods of managing stressors to avoid substance use or recurrence; using mindfulness techniques, and open discussion regarding current issues facing seniors where direct group level counseling services and both peer support and referral services may be warranted. Seniors will also learn ways to support family and other community members address SUD, OUD (includes Narcan and Naloxone education and distribution), and STUD along with other mental health concerns in ways that are life affirming and address issues of stigma and stigma prevention; these activities are designed to work with and augment whole person health strategies for seniors.
