NEW: Clinton Foundation releases new PSAs by President Clinton as part of a National Recovery Month campaign to educate on the opioid epidemic and support people in recovery
For Immediate Release: September 19, 2019
Contact: press@clintonfoundation.org
NEW: Clinton Foundation releases new PSAs by President Clinton as part of a National Recovery Month campaign to educate on the opioid epidemic and support people in recovery
Public Service Announcements available for online and TV distribution; President Clinton shares a message of hope to inspire action on the opioid crisis
PSAs can be viewed here:
- 60 Second PSA: President Bill Clinton wants your help to fight the opioid epidemic
- 30 Second Naloxone PSA: President Bill Clinton: Everyone can save a life by learning how to use naloxone
- 30 Second Stigma PSA: President Bill Clinton wants to end the stigma around addiction, here’s what you can do to help
- 30 Second Other Drugs and Opioids PSA: Take action with President Bill Clinton and help create awareness about the dangers of substance misuse
If interested in PSA video or audio files, contact press@clintonfoundation.org
NEW YORK – Today, the Clinton Foundation released new video PSAs by President Clinton as part of the Foundation’s “Create a Community of Hope” campaign for National Recovery Month. President Clinton has long been committed to fighting substance use disorders, with several people close to him having lost loved ones to addiction and overdose. The campaign shares new video, blog, and social media content throughout the month to educate the community about the opioid epidemic, support people in recovery, and share ways to act.
More information about the Clinton Foundation’s campaign can be found at: www.clintonfoundation.org/hope
The Clinton Foundation’s Opioid Response Network has been responding to the opioid crisis since 2012 by working with partners to expand access to life-saving naloxone, engage influential faith leaders in hard-hit communities to reduce stigma, and translate research into practice with institutions such as the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School. With over 15 years of experience tackling complex health challenges, the Foundation is uniquely positioned to provide communities across the United States with the tools and resources they need to combat the epidemic and save lives.
Media Availability
As part of this campaign, several Clinton Foundation staff and partners have availability this month to speak about the work being done. If you are interested in speaking with one of the following individuals, please contact press@clintonfoundation.org.
- Kevin Thurm, CEO at Clinton Foundation
- Chris Thrasher, senior director of Substance Use Disorders & Recovery at Clinton Foundation
- Dr. Basem Hamid, imam for the Islamic Society of Greater Houston
- Rev. Melissa Maher, lead pastor at Mercy Street
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