Reilly
Dunning,
BA
Medical Student
University of New England
Reilly is from Long Island, New York. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Neuroscience from the University of Maryland. She is currently a second year medical student at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to serving as a member of the Interprofessional Harm Reduction Team, she is also a member of the Sigma Sigma Phi Osteopathic Service Fraternity, Secretary of the Neuro/Psych Club, and an Orientation Leader. In her free time, she volunteers as a Crisis Counselor for the Crisis Text Line.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Harm reduction encompasses a myriad of practical strategies to minimize the negative outcomes of individuals who use drugs. This project aimed to achieve a multifaceted objective: promoting the successful reintegration and recovery of individuals exiting the Cumberland County Jail (CCJ) in Portland, Maine, while concurrently reducing the stigma surrounding substance use disorders. Additionally, the initiative aimed to equip CCJ Correctional Officers (COs) with the necessary resources to support this population. Leveraging grant resources and cultivating collaboration with community…