News & Events
Much of our work involves measuring the difference others make. Getting involved and making our own difference is also an important part of who we are as individuals and as an organization.
CCR has a new Voices Rising page on their website, we are so proud of these youth!
Voices Rising is a leadership development program that equips young adults with the skills, support, and confidence to create meaningful change in their communities. Through trauma-informed programming, dedicated mentorship, and hands-on experience, participants develop as effective advocates and community change-makers.
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CCR's CWMA project will be hosting a free training on February 26th. The training will be conducted by Rescue Agency. The primary objectives of the training are below.
Present an overview of upcoming San Diego County media campaigns led by Rescue Agency.
Understand the goals, timelines, and target audiences of each campaign.
Explore opportunities for local partners to align messaging and expand collective reach.
Identify strategies to integrate campaign content into social media and community outreach efforts.
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Kratom is a tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) that is native to Southeast Asia. Products prepared from kratom leaves are available in the U.S. online and in brick-and-mortar stores. Kratom is often used to self-treat conditions such as pain, coughing, diarrhea, anxiety and depression, opioid use disorder, and opioid withdrawal, with regular kratom users self-reporting using less than 6g of botanical kratom per consumption, per several recent studies.
There is inadequate information to provide reasonable assurance that such ingredient does not present a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury and, therefore, dietary supplements that are or contain kratom are adulterated under section 402(f)(1)(B) of the FD&C Act. CCR is providing a free webinar about Kratom on February 17th.
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San Diego is seeing an increase in Nitrous Oxide use. District Attorney Summer Stephan issued a public safety warning about a concerning rise in DUI cases involving nitrous oxide, also known as “whippets,” after an uptick in fatal crashes in San Diego County. In an 11-month span since October 2024, prosecutors filed charges in three fatal DUI cases involving the use or suspected use of the gas — a stark contrast to the previous year, which saw zero such cases, according to the DA’s office.
The training on January 29th will discuss this emerging trend.
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Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month highlights the importance of evidence-based treatment and recovery support for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.
This month focuses on reducing stigma—especially around medications for treatment—encouraging people on their recovery journey, and promoting best practices like screening, early intervention, and comprehensive care.
Treatment works. Recovery is possible. Support makes a difference.
#TreatmentMonth #EndStigma #RecoveryIsPossible #SAMHSA #PublicHealth
Link to SAMSHA Toolkit for social media.
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