Four overdoses were reported within a 24 hour period in Reno County, according to a press release issued by Reno County.
The overdoses are suspected to involve Fentanyl and other Opioids.
The Reno County Health Department has been tracking overdoses and trends since Oct. 1 of 2020. Naloxone (Narcan) is effective for any Opiate and is highly recommended that people carry it and understand how to use it, due to the nature of Opiates and the unsafe and toxic drug supply that includes the presence of Fentanyl and the suspicion of Xylazine.
“Please contact the Reno County Health Department for education on these varying and emerging community health issues at 620-694-2900,” the press release said.
Recovery is possible. There are many pathways to recovery. If you are reading this and you or your loved one is experiencing chaotic substance use, please use the resources below. Recovery doesn’t have to look a certain way, and our community wants to offer its hand to help.
The Reno Recovery Collaborative recommends the following steps and strategies for our community:
• Naloxone (Narcan) education, trainings, and availability https://www.dccca.org/naloxone-program/
• Encourage more people to carry naloxone (Narcan)
* Encourage members of our community who use substances to never use alone
• Check in on friends or family regularly who use substances.
For more local information, education, and specific activities on substance use, or if you want to get involved in the Reno Recovery Collaborative, please contact Thomas Simmons at thomas.simmons@renocountyks.gov.
Reno County Resources:
Kansas Recovery Network: Harm Reduction services, naloxone, fentanyl test strips, etc. and peer navigation https://hutchinsonnarcan.8b.io/
The naloxone vending machine is located at 400 W 2nd Ave. It is a free resource and just needs your zip code.
You may also call (620)200-0125 for information on what to look for in an opiate overdose, and harm reduction resources.
Crossover Recovery: 620-669-9024, SACK Detox Unit: 620-259-2063, BreakThru: 620-218-0636
Recovery Response Team: 620-663-7595, Crisis Line: 1-800-794-0163
Reno ASAP Alcohol and Drug Services: 620-665-6446
Horizons Mental Health: 620-663-7595, website: http://www.hutchregional.com/locations-services/horizons-mental-health-center
PrairieStar Health Center – phone: 620-663-8484, Website: https://www.prairiestarhealth.org
All these resources and other support groups can be found at www.renorecoveryks.com
State and National Treatment Resources:
Find a treatment facility: https://findtreatment.gov/, National treatment line: 1-800-662-4357
Never Use Alone Hotline: 1-800-484-3731
Kansas Substance Use Disorder Treatment Referral line: 1-866-645-8216
