The New York State Public Media Overdose Epidemic is a New York State Education Department funded initiative that has called on NYS public media organizations to help address the issues of mental health and addiction throughout the state. On this site access on-demand programming, educational resources, news and talkshow podcasts, educational and community resources. As part of this initiative, WXXI hosted a week of special programming in February, 2023 that looked at the overdose epidemic here in Rochester and beyond.
On-Demand Programs, News and Resources
PBS LearningMedia Resources on Substance Abuse
Overdose Epidemic Resources
New York State’s Covid-19 and The Overdose Epidemic On-Demand
WXXI News Coverage of Overdose Epidemic Stories & Talk Shows On-Demand
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic On-Demand
Frontline: Opioids, Inc. On-Demand
Sesame Street in Communities: Helping Families Cope with Parental Addiction
Brother On-Demand
Your Fantastic Mind: Overdose Special On-Demand
