{"id":1269,"date":"2025-09-17T15:13:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T19:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/hampton-peninsula\/?page_id=1269"},"modified":"2025-09-17T15:13:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T19:13:31","slug":"operation-cares","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/hampton-peninsula\/operation-cares\/","title":{"rendered":"Operation: Cares"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1269\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1269-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1269-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1269-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">What is Operation: CARES<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Operation: CARES is a\u00a0<strong>free, community-centered event<\/strong>\u00a0focused on harm reduction, recovery support, and connecting individuals with essential health and social services. This event is open to all and aims to promote wellness, dignity, and access to care for individuals and families in our community.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Services Offered:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Harm Reduction Services<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Free Narcan (Naloxone)<\/li>\n<li>Syringe exchange<\/li>\n<li>Drug testing strips<\/li>\n<li>Wound care supplies<\/li>\n<li>Hygiene kits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recovery &amp; Behavioral Health Support<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Peer Recovery Specialists<\/li>\n<li>Mental and behavioral health assessments<\/li>\n<li>REVIVE! Overdose recognition and response training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basic Needs &amp; Social Support<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Food and clothing distribution<\/li>\n<li>Warm blankets and socks<\/li>\n<li>Social needs screenings and referrals<\/li>\n<li>Community resources and SWAG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Why Attend?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you're seeking support, want to learn more about harm reduction, or simply want to connect with local resources,\u00a0<strong>Operation: CARES<\/strong>\u00a0is here for you. No registration is required\u2014just show up and bring a friend!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Partners &amp; Sponsors:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This event is hosted in collaboration with the <b>City of Newport News Fire Department's CARe Team, as well as several other community partners!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1269-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Event Information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>\ud83d\udcc5\u00a0<strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Friday, September 26<br \/>\n\ud83d\udccd\u00a0<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a06050 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23601<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd59\u00a0<strong>Time:<\/strong> 10AM-2PM<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcde\u00a0<strong>Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0757-603-5268<br \/>\n\ud83d\udce7\u00a0<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a class=\"fui-Link ___w5et180 f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:royaljm@nnva.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">royaljm@nnva.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1269-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1269-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1269-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-1269\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/Operation-Cares-Flyer-2.png\" width=\"1545\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/Operation-Cares-Flyer-2.png 1545w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/Operation-Cares-Flyer-2-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/Operation-Cares-Flyer-2-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/Operation-Cares-Flyer-2-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/Operation-Cares-Flyer-2-1187x1536.png 1187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px\" title=\"Operation Cares Flyer (2)\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Operation: CARES is a\u00a0free, community-centered event\u00a0focused on harm reduction, recovery support, and connecting individuals with essential health and social services. 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