In the latest episode of USRA Coalition’s Let’s Talk About It, we welcome special guest, Officer Kevin Azevedo. He's a ten year veteran of the Allendale Police Department, serves as the Lead Officer in the Allendale School District as well as at Northern Highlands, and has helped organize the Not Even Once Program. Officer Azevedo shares the impact this program has had, and how teens within the community have benefited from it. We also discuss the negative spiral of crime that substance abuse can be the root of.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or mental health issues, there are resources to help. Visit our website for more information: https://usracoalition.org
USRA Coalition’s Let’s Talk About It Podcast gives you insight into mental health and substance abuse issues. In each episode, we’ll have a conversation with a guest who will help educate and create awareness in our communities around these topics.