A non-profit created to address the AIDS epidemic is now a critical resource for those facing housing crises, mental health challenges, and the devastating impact of fentanyl. Gary Saperstein and Lorie Violette of Sonoma County's Face to Face photo credit: Michelle Marques Sonoma County’s Face to Face was born in 1983, a lifeline during the AIDS epidemic. Now, decades later, they're on the frontlines of a new public health crisis. We dive into how this non-profit organization has evolved to tackle rising STIs, housing instability, mental health challenges, and the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic, especially fentanyl. Compassion leads their commitment to community health. Guests in this episode: Lorie Violette, Program Director at Face to Face Gary Saperstein, Development Director at Face to Face Resources in this episode: https://f2f.org/ Suggestions for guests or topics? Email
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