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Provides a kit that contains naloxone, a nasal inhalant that reverses an opioid overdose. Kit includes instructions for use.

Offers free Narcan rescue kits. Narcan (naloxone) is a medication that stops and reverses an opioid overdose.

The goal of the Safe Point program is to reduce the rapid rise in disease by providing clean needles along with education about risks of sharing needles. The program is not designed to merely distribute needles, rather the needles are a way to educate participants so they can be encouraged to seek treatment and/or assisted in navigating the medical or mental health systems during their road to recovery. Needles currently on hand have all been donated. Program participants will not be arrested for drug paraphernalia-related issues when coming to or going away from SafePoint; however, drug use on or near the premises is prohibited.

- Offers 24-hour hotline that takes calls from clients or their loved ones who witness or are experiencing acute or chronic psychiatric distress and/or a crisis brought on by substance abuse. - Serves as a suicide prevention hotline. Assesses the situation over the phone, immediately, and responds to emergency room or hospital if it is decided that client needs immediate emergency services. - Offers emergency consultations for any significant person in client's life. Assesses the problem and accesses appropriate services such as hospitalization, crisis intervention, and counseling. Note: Services not available in the home.

Outpatient services assist in diagnosing the severity and identify behavioral and /or life factors that may be influencing and supporting substance abuse habits. We are committed to helping the individual achieve abstinence from chemicals in order to live a more healthy and independent life.

Environmental health division providing: food and water inspections; nuisance complaints; rabies control; residential lead hazard investigation. Nursing and community health division providing: communicable disease follow-up; immunizations for children and adults; foreign travel immunizations; flu shots; case management for children with medical handicaps; community health assessment and education; tuberculosis clinic; preventative health services. WIC program provides supplemental nutrition support to women, infants and children under the age of 5.

Works to get those in a substance addiction crisis, including opiates, into the quickest available treatment. Communicates with detox and treatment providers to find and place those in need. Goal is to provide a structured and meaningful path of care for each of the program's participants.

Provides a vending machine that contains Naloxone Hydrochloride (Narcan) medication to individuals at risk of opioid/opiate overdose and to their friends and family in an effort to reduce fatal overdoses. Also provides supplies such as menstrual products, safe sex kits, fentanyl test strips, sharps containers, resource packets, and first aid/wound care. Vending machine provided by Summit County Public Health.

Provides assistance in locating drug rehab services, and education videos to discourage drug use.

Franklin County Public Health in partnership with Columbus Public Health, Maryhaven and Central Ohio Hospital Council provides free naloxone trainings (in-person and virtual) where participants learn about the different types of opiates, signs and symptoms of an opiate overdose, and how to administer naloxone. At these community trainings, participants can receive a free naloxone kit, upon completion of the training (limited quantities may be available). Naloxone kits are available for community participants only. Kits will be mailed to those taking the virtual trainings. Agency participants will not receive "free" naloxone kits.

Provides comprehensive care for those with addictions to alcohol and other drugs. Substance abuse services include a wide variety of services.

Overdose education and medication distribution program. Training instructs users on the following: *Recognize the signs and symptoms of an overdose *Distinguish between different types of overdose *Perform rescue breathing *Call emergency medical services *Administer intranasal narcan

Provides addiction treatment services, including medication assisted treatment. Also offers Adams County Quick Response Team that performs follow up care and engagement. Individuals can be referred to Quick Response Team by family or other community members.

Provides training on how to administer naloxone (also known as Narcan) to oneself or others. Naloxone is a prescribed nasal inhalant that reverses an opioid overdose. Clients also learn how to identify the physical signs of an opioid overdose. Upon completion of the training, clients receive a kit that includes two (2) vials of medication, two (2) nasal attachments, an instructional DVD, and a tip sheet on how to recognize an overdose. Kits can be requested to be mailed directly to a person's home.

Provides a free kit that contains naloxone, a prescribed nasal inhalant that reverses an opioid overdose. Opiates can include fentanyl, heroin, methadone, percocet, vicodin, and oxycontin. Also has an opiod rescue box/opioid overdose emergency kit outside on the building that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Accept old, expired, used prescription and over the counter medications. Does not accept needles, syringes, liquids or inhalers.

Provides assistance in finding employment, housing, healthcare, child care, legal services, transportation and more. Offers Wellness programs, such as smoking cessation, sleep hygiene and nutrition. Also offers education to help patients better understand their disorder and the steps toward a successful recovery.

Works to get those in a substance addiction crisis, including opiates, into the quickest available treatment. Communicates with detox and treatment providers to find and place those in need. Goal is to provide a structured and meaningful path of care for each of the program's participants.

Fentanyl Test Strips are offered at Licking Memorial Urgent Care locations in Newark, Pataskala and Granville. Individuals may visit an Urgent Care and ask for the strips at the front desk. The test strips are provided with a contact number for Shepherd Hill, the treatment center associated with Licking Memorial Hospital. Shepherd Hill offers a variety of services for individuals who are struggling with drug addiction.

Provides a naloxone kit to any community member. Naloxone is a prescribed nasal inhalant that reverses an opioid overdose. Kit includes 2 vials of medication, a small tip sheet on how to recognize an overdose, and where to access additional educational videos. Will receive instruction on how to recognize and respond to an overdose (as well as distinguish between different types of overdose) and how to administer intranasal Naloxone to reverse the opioid overdose. All training will be provided onsite or at a community partner location.

Provides a Peer Recovery Supporter who can assist library patrons navigate their struggles with the heroin epidemic and related issues, such as finding housing, employment, food, clothing and shelter.

Provides anonymous, need-based syringe exchange. Participants receive needed syringes and can receive bleach kits, condoms, antibiotic cream, fentanyl test strips, referrals, and information. Will also test individuals for HIV/AIDS, especially regular clients (encourged to get tested every 3 months).

Environmental health division providing: food and water inspections; nuisance complaints; rabies control; residential lead hazard investigation. Nursing and community health division providing: communicable disease follow-up; immunizations for children and adults; foreign travel immunizations; flu shots; case management for children with medical handicaps; community health assessment and education; tuberculosis clinic; preventative health services. WIC program provides supplemental nutrition support to women, infants and children under the age of 5.

Works to get those in a substance addiction crisis, including opiates, into the quickest available treatment. Communicates with detox and treatment providers to find and place those in need. Goal is to provide a structured and meaningful path of care for each of the program's participants.