A helping hand from someone who’s been there: Gina’s story

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English - August 12, 2019 14:02 - 15 minutes - 34.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Gina is an individual in recovery from opioid use disorder and a former sex worker. Today, she’s a Linkage to Care Coordinator in rural North Carolina, a job funded by an Aetna Foundation grant. Each day, Gina uses her street smarts and lively personality to connect residents struggling with opioid use disorder with the help and resources they need.