Let’s Talk: Substance Use & Stigma in Rural Communities
Join the conversation. Be part of the change.
Coos Health & Wellness invites you to a pair of free community events focused on tackling stigma around substance use disorder (SUD) in rural communities.
🗓️ May 13 & 14, 2025
📍 Coos Bay, Oregon
Stigma creates barriers. But conversations build understanding—and stronger communities. These events are a chance for residents to come together, share stories, and explore how we can better support individuals and families affected by SUD.
Led by facilitator Tedra Cobb, consultant with the University of Rochester Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence, these interactive sessions will include videos, discussions, and real stories from people with lived experience.
📌 Event Details:
🌲 Community Conversation
📅 Tuesday, May 13th
🕒 2:30–6:00 PM (Doors open at 2:30 PM, program starts at 3:00 PM)
📍 Coos Bay Public Library – Myrtlewood Room
📍 525 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay
👉 Register here
🎓 Train-the-Trainer Workshop
📅 Wednesday, May 14th
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Coos Health & Wellness – Coquille Point Meeting Room
📍 281 LaClair St, Coos Bay
🔹 Open to those who attend the May 13th event
🔹 Limited to 30 participants
This workshop is designed to equip local leaders with the tools to continue these critical conversations in their own communities.
Why It Matters:
Stigma can stop people from reaching out for help. This isn’t a lecture—it’s a space for real dialogue. Together, we’ll look at how stigma shows up, how it affects people with SUD, and what we can do to create supportive, stigma-free communities.
Need Help?
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, help is available. Recovery is possible—don’t give up.
🌐 Visit www.coosladpc.org to find local providers.
Questions?
📞 Katrinka McReynolds: 541-808-7622
📧 Katrinka.mcreynolds@chw.coos.or.us
Let’s start with a conversation. Because change begins when we listen.