In 2024, there have been 4 drug overdose deaths in Valley County, two of which concerned fentanyl.
BOISE, Idaho – Valley County officers are involved in regards to the enhance in overdoses for the reason that new yr. In response, the Valley County Opioid Response Mission and Central District Well being (VCORP) is sharing free assets with the neighborhood.
VCORP mentioned in a Monday information launch that from January to March 2024, Valley County Coroner Scott Carver confirmed 4 drug overdose deaths, two of which concerned fentanyl.
“The rise in deadly overdoses underscores the urgent want for accessible assets and interventions to deal with substance use dysfunction and stop additional tragedies,” Carver mentioned. “Native businesses and neighborhood organizations are centered on rising consciousness, increasing assist and entry to therapy choices, and distributing Narcan.”
Each organizations compiled an inventory of free assets for overdose prevention coaching and the best way to order free Narcan.
- Free Naloxone accessible for pickup:
- Ignite Idaho Useful resource Middle, 208-994-5537
- Central District Well being, McCall, 208-634-7194
- ROC: Valley County Neighborhood Restoration Middle, 208-278-7977
- Free Narcan and Overdose Rescue Provides
- Free Overdose Prevention and Response Coaching:
- Neighborhood Assets:
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