Steve Rummler HOPE Network

Last weekend, we kicked off our summer at Open Streets Minneapolis! We have some exciting tabling events coming up this month!

🌟We will be tabling with Clinic 555 Dual Citizen Brewing Company for St. Paul Pride on Saturday, June 13.

💜Join us at the Northside Juneteenth Celebration with Northside Juneteenth Weekend Celebration on June 14 from 11-3!

🏳️‍🌈To end the month, we will be at Twin Cities Pride on June 27 and 28th!! Twin Cities Pride

Come say hi to us and pick up a naloxone kit! 🫶

Last weekend, we kicked off our summer at Open Streets Minneapolis!
We have some exciting tabling events coming up this month!

~We will be tabling with Clinic 555 at Dual Citizens Brewery for St. Paul Pride on Saturday, June 13.
~Join us at the Northside Juneteenth Celebration on June 14 from 11-3!
~To end the month, we will be at Twin Cities Pride on June 27 and 28th!!

Come say hi to us and pick up a naloxone kit! 🫶

Hennepin County bars, restaurants, and music venues: Your bathroom could save a life.

We're proud to partner with venues like Green Room that are helping make our community safer by carrying free fentanyl test strip containers in their bathrooms. 💜

These simple, discreet resources give community members access to life-saving tools and information. By carrying a test strip container, your venue can help reduce overdose risk, promote informed decision-making, and show your commitment to the health and safety of your community.

A huge thank you to Green Room for making harm reduction accessible to their guests.

Interested in bringing a free fentanyl test strip container to your venue? We provide the supplies and support!

Contact [email protected] to learn more and join the growing network of Hennepin County businesses making a difference.

Join Thrive Family Recovery Resources to pack naloxone kits and make a real impact in preventing opioid overdoses in our community. You’ll leave with a free kit, enjoy pizza and treats, and be part of something life-saving.
📍 Thrive Family Recovery Resources (Eagan)
📅 Wednesday, June 17 at 5:00pm
Come as you are—together we can save lives. 🙌
Click here to register for free!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990580888021?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a fun and meaningful way to give back 💙

Help pack naloxone kits and make a real impact in preventing opioid overdoses in our community. You’ll leave with a free kit, enjoy pizza and treats, and be part of something life-saving.

📍 Thrive Family Recovery Resources (Eagan)
📅 Wednesday, June 17 at 5:00pm

Come as you are—together we can save lives. 🙌

Click here to register for free!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990580888021?aff=oddtdtcreator

Attention Dakota County! Join us tonight for a free, public Naloxone training session: Wednesday, June 3, from 6-7pm at Wentworth Library (199 Wentworth Ave. E).
Naloxone (NARCAN) is a life-saving medication that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose, quickly restoring normal breathing to someone in crisis. This training is open to all community members, parents, and anyone interested in learning how to save a life.
Participants will learn:
How to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
Essential information about naloxone (NARCAN®)
Details on Steve's Law (Minnesota's Good Samaritan and Naloxone Legislation)
The session will include a demonstration of naloxone administration, and all participants will have the option to receive a free naloxone kit.
Register online here: https://Naloxone-ENG-6-26.eventbrite.com or just show up!

⚠️ OVERDOSE ALERT: 23 SUSPECTED OVERDOSES, 2 SUSPECTED FATAL OVERDOSES IN DAKOTA COUNTY 4 DAY SPAN⚠️

Health and public safety officials are urging residents to remain vigilant after a sharp increase in suspected overdoses across Dakota County over the past several days.

Between May 29 and June 2, authorities report there have been 23 suspected overdoses and two suspected fatal overdoses within Dakota County.

Officials are warning that any street drug should be considered potentially dangerous, as fentanyl and other powerful synthetic substances continue to be found in a wide variety of illicit drugs. In many cases, people may not know the substances they are using contain fentanyl until it is too late.

Community members are encouraged to check on friends, family members, and loved ones who may be struggling with substance use or who may be at risk of an overdose.

Know the signs of a possible overdose:

• Person cannot be awakened or is unresponsive
• Slow, shallow, or stopped breathing
• Blue or gray lips, fingertips, or skin
• Gurgling, choking, or unusual breathing sounds
• Loss of consciousness

If you suspect an overdose:

• Call 911 immediately
• Administer naloxone (Narcan) if available
• Stay with the person until emergency responders arrive
• Do not assume they will “sleep it off”

Officials are strongly encouraging anyone who uses substances, or who knows someone who does, to carry naloxone. Narcan can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save a life when administered quickly.

This increase in overdoses serves as a reminder that the ongoing fentanyl crisis continues to impact communities across Minnesota, affecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and neighborhoods.

Please share this information. It could save a life.



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✨ Become a Sponsor of the Community of Hope Gala! ✨

We’re looking for community partners and sponsors to help make this year’s gala an incredible evening of impact and hope.

Sponsoring the event is a meaningful way to support our mission while connecting your business with a passionate, community minded audience.

Interested in partnering with us? Visit our Gala website to learn more about sponsorship opportunities srhn.ejoinme.org/gala26

Happy Pride! 🌈 Everyone deserves care, respect, and access to lifesaving support, exactly as they are.

At Steve Rummler HOPE Network, we believe that harm reduction starts with compassion, dignity, and meeting people where they are. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and joy of LGBTQ+ communities while recognizing the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.

Through overdose prevention, substance use education, advocacy, and community outreach, we are committed to reducing stigma and expanding access to lifesaving resources for all people. We know that LGBTQ+ individuals often face unique barriers to healthcare and support, making inclusive, affirming harm reduction efforts more important than ever.

This month and every month, we stand with LGBTQ+ communities by promoting health, hope, and belonging. Together, we can spread q***r joy, show radical love, and build a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

🌈 Happy Pride Month!