Hungry Heart Screened at Laraway with Partner Agencies

     "It was powerful."  "The film broadened my perspective on what addiction is and who is impacted by addiction."  "I realize addiction is a culture, a culture I'm not familiar with."  "People need to understand the danger of leaving medications out." 
     These were some of the comments shared following a recent screening of Bess O'Brien's new film, The Hungry Heart,  at Laraway.  The screening, attended by about 40 individuals, was organized by the Lamoille Family Center, Lamoille County Court Diversion Restorative Justice Program and Laraway.  We brought staff together from across agencies to learn about the struggles associated with prescription drug abuse and addiction.
     Representatives from the Community Health Service of Lamoille Valley and The Recovery Center joined up after the screening to share information on supports available for individuals struggling with their addictions, and their family member.

Photo Caption:  Brianna Hart of the Community Health Service of Lamoille Valley