"This Is a Human Issue" with Marissa Knapp, Broome County Overdose Prevention Director
Description
What does it take to bring a community together around an issue as painful and polarizing as the overdose crisis?
For Marissa Knapp, Director of Overdose Prevention for Broome County, New York, it means leading with empathy, persistence, and a deep commitment to meeting people where they are. In this episode, she shares how she builds trust across difference, navigates stigma, and keeps momentum in a field where loss and disagreement are constant.
You'll hear what it means to convene over 100 partners—from law enforcement to grieving families—and how even criticism can become a tool for public awareness. From Narcan on city buses to the quiet moments that sustain her, this is a powerful story of civic resolve, emotional honesty, and leadership that doesn't give up.
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Marissa Knapp demonstrates How to Administer Narcan (link coming)
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Produced by Social Prosperity Partners
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