About Us
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The Chris Atwood Foundation was created in 2013 after The Atwood Family lost their son and brother, Chris, to an accidental overdose at age 21.
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The CAF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that creates recovery ready communities through free harm reduction and recovery support services, resources and education.
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We do this by:
Educating the community about the disease of addiction
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Creating recovery ready communities
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Training the community on how to administer naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose
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Providing free life saving naloxone
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Providing low-barrier harm reduction resources and recovery support
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Providing Recovery Housing Scholarships
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Providing free Peer Recovery Support Specialists for individuals
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Providing Family Support Services and resources
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Advocating for legislative and policy changes that promote equitable access to life saving measures and supports
