DPH ANNOUNCES 'ARTADDICTION' AWARDS CEREMONY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LATIN AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER

DOVER, DE (June 13, 2023) - The Latin American Community Center (LACC) presents a unique art contest and invites participants to explore addiction through artistic expression. ArtAddiction, a juried art competition hosted by the LACC's Prevention Promoters Program, seeks to explore addiction, recovery, and mental health through artistic expression. This year's theme, "Change IS A Process," has categories that include painting, drawing, photography, graphic design, and collage that explores the theme of addiction and recovery.

The public is welcome to attend the Awards Ceremony & Opening Exhibition Night on Thursday, June 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Delaware Contemporary, located at 200 S Madison St, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Attendees include Rachelle Swanson (DPH), Monica Lopez (Community Artist), Julieta Zavala (Community Artist), Daniel E. Tudares (Community Artist & ArtAddiction 2019 2nd Place Winner (Advanced), Mildred Ortega (Mental Health Therapist), and Jose Lopez (Business Owner & Vice Chair of the LACC).

The ArtAddiction program is funded by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) through the Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Block Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Resources for the ArtAddiction program are funded by Division of Public Health through SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework for Prescription Drugs Grant.

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction in Delaware, call DHSS' 24/7 Crisis Hotline to be connected to treatment and recovery options. In New Castle County, call 1-800-652-2929. Or in Kent and Sussex counties, call 1-800-345-6785.

For free 24/7 counseling, coaching, and support, as well as links to mental health, addiction, and crisis services call the Delaware Hope Line at 833-9-HOPEDE. To search online for treatment and recovery services in Delaware or nearby states, visit HelpIsHereDE.com.

Anyone who is deaf, hard of hearing, Deaf-Blind or speech disabled can contact DPH by dialing 711 first using specialized devices (i.e. TTY, TeleBraille, voice devices). The 711 service is free and to learn more about how it works, please visit delawarerelay.com.

DPH, a division of DHSS, urges Delawareans to make healthier choices with the 5-2-1 Almost None campaign: eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables each day, have no more than 2 hours of recreational screen time each day (includes TV, computer, gaming), get 1 or more hours of physical activity each day, and drink almost no sugary beverages.

Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

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