Salem's Bancroft Public Library to Show Hope of Recovery Documentary and Host Panel Discussion on Recovery from Alcohol and Opioid Use

This summer, Bancroft Public Library invites members of the community to come together to learn about an issue that has affected many in our region: alcohol and opioid use. A screening of Adirondack Health Institute's Hope of Recovery documentary will be shown on Thursday evening, July 25 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Proudfit Hall.

"Hope of Recovery highlights first-person stories to affirm that recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness in a self-directed way. Substance use disorder affects not only the person who is battling the disease, but family and friends alike. Every pathway is different. Every story is unique. All empowered by hope."

Following the one hour film will be a panel discussion with several community members and persons who were featured in the documentary.

Who should come to this program? Anyone who is curious about learning more about the opioid and alcohol epidemic, specifically in the North Country, and how it impacts us all. Teens through seniors who are currently facing their own struggles with substance use, or who have family members or friends struggling with addiction, and anyone who wants to become more empathetic to the struggle of so many.

This important documentary will also be shown at Cambridge Public Library (August 7) and Greenwich Public Library (August 12).

The documentary was directed and produced by Jordan Craig Media LLC and funded by the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program Grant of Adirondack Health Institute.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

The Bancroft Public Library is located at 181 South Main Street, Salem, New York. Feel free to stop by anytime the library is open to access a variety of resources: books, wifi, computers, dvds, audiobooks, makerspace, games, and printing. The library has a great line-up of clubs and groups that meet weekly and monthly, check out our website to learn more: http://www.bancroftlibrary.org

Event Info

Dec 29, 2024, 3 PM

Jan 2, 2025, 3 to 5 PM

Jan 4, 2025, 10 AM to 12 PM