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Surry County Community Perspectives on Substance Use and Community Impact
Drawing on extensive community interviews and survey data, the report highlights both the high level of awareness and the profound concern among residents regarding the prevalence and impact of substance use. Community members consistently report that substance use is a visible, pervasive problem, with consequences that extend far beyond the individual to touch families, schools, workplaces, and the justice system. The report reveals that while Surry County benefits from st
C. Jamie Edwards
Nov 202 min read


SCOSAR Training Catalog - 2025
As Director of the Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery (SCOSAR), I am deeply committed to ensuring that our community has...
C. Jamie Edwards
Sep 202 min read


Understanding and Combating Stigma: A Surry County Case Study on Addiction
Addiction is one of the most highly stigmatized health conditions globally, often viewed as a moral failing rather than a medical...
C. Jamie Edwards
Sep 184 min read


Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery (SCOSAR) and the SCOSAR Director’s Council on Lived Experience (COLE) Launches Patient Journey Mapping Initiative to Improve Substance Use Care
Dobson, NC – SCOSAR and COLE announced today a new initiative focused on understanding and improving the experience of individuals...
C. Jamie Edwards
Aug 312 min read


Surry County Launches GED Education Pilot at Detention Center in New Partnership
Front Row: Surry County Sheriff Steve Hiatt, SCC Instructor Cherie Cooke, SCOSAR Recovery to Work Advisor Emily Venable-Schiff, SCC...
C. Jamie Edwards
Aug 263 min read


The SCOSAR Framework
The attached document outlines intended and developing foundational theories, frameworks, and processes that will guide the Surry County...
C. Jamie Edwards
Aug 211 min read


Surry County ReEntry and Recovery Simulation
Videos About the Event Event Simulation Video Announcement Event Public Service Announcement Event Video The Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery, in partnership with the Department of Adult Corrections, the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, and theNCWorks Career Center of Surry County proudly present the Surry County Reentry and Recovery Simulation! This interactive simulation allows participants to step into the shoes of individuals returning to their communities.
C. Jamie Edwards
Aug 112 min read


SCOSAR Director's Council of Lived Experience (COLE)
Ready to make a real difference in your community? The Director’s Council of Lived Experience (COLE) is looking for people just like you!...
C. Jamie Edwards
Aug 101 min read


Recovery to Work Program Data Book 2022 - 2025
This document presents a comprehensive analysis of the Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery (SCOSAR) Recovery to Work (RTW)...
C. Jamie Edwards
Aug 61 min read


Briefing: The Power of Substance Use Disorder Prevention
This video was created via Notebook LM Based on the text from the below Blog Post. The post renews the need of Substance Use Disorder...
C. Jamie Edwards
Aug 23 min read


Tobacco Retailer Characteristics Surry County - Additional Context and Printable Form
On May 20, 2025 we published a interactive web data dashboard of Tobacco Retailers in Surry County to learn more about the impact of...
C. Jamie Edwards
Jul 241 min read


Surry Transition Project (STP) Databook
Reporting Period: February – June 2025 This video was created via Notebook LM Based on the text from the STP Report The Surry Transition...
C. Jamie Edwards
Jul 242 min read


Quarterly Summary - April to June 2025
The Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery (SCOSAR) is committed to fostering a healthier, more resilient community through...
C. Jamie Edwards
Jul 191 min read


Tracking Progress: Surry County’s Battle Against Substance Use and Economic Hardship
The latest INSPIRE Local Data Report provides an in-depth look at Surry County’s efforts to combat substance use while navigating...
C. Jamie Edwards
Jul 141 min read


SCOSAR enCompass Training
This is a FREE Training Event provided by the Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery! September 16, 2025 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM...
C. Jamie Edwards
Jul 11 min read


SCOSAR Prevention Services Best Practices
This document synthesizes key insights from the provided sources regarding effective youth substance abuse prevention. It advocates for...
C. Jamie Edwards
Jul 11 min read


Free SCOSAR Responding to Addiction Webinar
This is a FREE Training Event provided by the Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery! North Carolina Addictions Specialist...
C. Jamie Edwards
Jun 301 min read


Recovery Coach Cohort Training - Summer 2025
This is a FREE Training Event provided by the Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery! North Carolina Addictions Specialist...
C. Jamie Edwards
Jun 302 min read


Surry Transition Project and Surry County Sherriff's Department Press Release
Surry Transition Project Honor Code --Honesty, Responsibility & Respect-- --Be a Good Person and Good Citizen-- The Surry County Office...
C. Jamie Edwards
Jun 272 min read


Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery (SCOSAR) and Addiction Policy Forum Launch Community Survey Initiative to Improve Community Responses to Addiction
Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery (SCOSAR) and Addiction Policy Forum Launch Community Survey Initiative to Improve...
C. Jamie Edwards
Jun 221 min read
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