Posted on September 5, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
September is recognized as National Recovery Month. It’s a time where we come together to congratulate those who have overcome their addictions and to recognize the achievements of people currently working toward sobriety. It’s also meant to promote the societal benefits of prevention, treatment and recovery for substance use and mental health disorders.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) with the United States Department of Health and Human Services is behind this initiative. They say the point of this month is to spread the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, treatment is effective and recovery is possible.
In addition to promoting the message that recovery in all forms is possible, the goal is to encourage citizens to take action to help expand and improve the availability of effective prevention, treatment, and recovery services to those in need.
There are a few local organizations that are currently working to create places for recovery within our communities, including David’s Courage in Plymouth and Hope Restored in North Judson.
For more information about National Recovery Month, visit RecoveryMonth.gov.
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Friday, February 2, 2018
More Narcan Kits Made Available to Local First Responders
Posted on February 2, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
First responders in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties will be able to get more Narcan kits. The Indiana State Department of Health has awarded a total of $127,000 to 95 first responder agencies in 34 rural counties. That will cover the cost of nearly 3,400 Narcan kits, training for first responders, and expanding referrals to treatment and recovery options.
State health officials say Narcan is a non-narcotic and non-addictive drug that can reverse opioid overdoses. They add that it’s especially important in rural areas, where residents may be many miles from the nearest health care provider.
Funding was awarded to counties with a higher number of emergency room visits for overdoses, more opioid prescriptions, and a lower use of Narcan by first responders, according to the ISDH. That money comes from a four-year, $3.2 million grant awarded to the State Department of Health back in October by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
The State Department of Health says it’s already given more than 13,700 Narcan kits to local health departments, as part of its naloxone distribution program.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
First responders in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties will be able to get more Narcan kits. The Indiana State Department of Health has awarded a total of $127,000 to 95 first responder agencies in 34 rural counties. That will cover the cost of nearly 3,400 Narcan kits, training for first responders, and expanding referrals to treatment and recovery options.
State health officials say Narcan is a non-narcotic and non-addictive drug that can reverse opioid overdoses. They add that it’s especially important in rural areas, where residents may be many miles from the nearest health care provider.
Funding was awarded to counties with a higher number of emergency room visits for overdoses, more opioid prescriptions, and a lower use of Narcan by first responders, according to the ISDH. That money comes from a four-year, $3.2 million grant awarded to the State Department of Health back in October by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
The State Department of Health says it’s already given more than 13,700 Narcan kits to local health departments, as part of its naloxone distribution program.
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