Join Vermont PBS and the Manchester Community Library for a showing of The Opiate Effect, an award-winning short documentary that deals with the overdose of a University of Vermont student, followed by a panel discussion. Parents and those who work with children and adolescents are encouraged to attend. Event will be held at Manchester Community Library 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, Vermont 05255.

Moderated by Andrew McKeever of GNAT-TV the panel will focus on prevention and education strategies and resources, geared towards youth and will include:

James Reilly of United Counseling Service
Beth Sausville of DCF
Maryann Morris, of The Collaborative
Wendy Galbraith, of Fed Up, Manchester
Nissa Walke with Blueprint for Health

This event is presented in partnership with United Counseling Service, The Collaborative, Fed Up Manchester, and GNAT-TV.

For more information, contact Cindy Waters at the Library, 802-362-2607; or Heidi French at UCS, 802-442-5491.

Event is free and open to the public. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-opiate-effect-tickets-41467112249