Harm Reduction Vista

Harm Reduction VISTA

Rural Health Network SCNY (RHN)'s mission is to advance the health and well-being of rural people and communities. The RHN VISTA program, Rural Health Service Corps, will seek to eliminate poverty in the proposed service areas, and expects to benefit program participants, community members, and host organizations.

Twenty VISTA members total will contribute to the goals of the project by performing activities such as strategic planning, research, grant writing, training, volunteer management, and coalition building over the course of the next year. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : To prevent, reduce, and delay the onset of substance use among Schuyler County youth by: o Collaborating with our community partners o Promoting prevention education and substance-free activities o Implementing environmental strategies Additionally, support and expand opioid prevention and harm reduction in the community.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Health , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :

Public Health , General Skills , Team Work , Social Services , Community Organization , Writing/Editing .