BOISE, Idaho — Officials in Valley County are concerned about the rise in overdoses since the new year. In response, the Central District Health and Valley County Opioid Response Project (VCORP) is sharing free resources with the community.
VCORP said in a Monday news release from January to March 2024, the Valley County Coroner Scott Carver confirmed four drug overdose deaths, two of which involved fentanyl.
"The rise in fatal overdoses underscores the pressing need for accessible resources and interventions to address substance use disorder and prevent further tragedies," Carver said. "Local agencies and community organizations are focused on increasing awareness, expanding support and access to treatment options, and distributing Narcan."
Both organizations compiled a list of free resources for overdose prevention training and how to request free Narcan.
- Free Naloxone Available for Pick Up:
- Ignite Idaho Resource Center, 208-994-5537
- Central District Health, McCall, 208-634-7194
- The ROC: Valley County's Recovery Community Center, 208-278-7977
- Free Narcan & Overdose Rescue Supplies
- Free Overdose Prevention & Response Training:
- Central District Health
- Adams County Health Clinic, 208-253-4242
- Cascade Medical Clinic, 208-382-4285
- Central District Health, 208-634-7194
- Central Idaho Counseling, 208-405-5708
- Ignite Idaho Family Resource Center, 208-994-5537
- St. Luke's Clinic – Behavioral Health, 208-630-2450
- St. Luke's Clinic – Payette Lakes Family Medicine, 208-634-2225
- The ROC: Valley County's Recovery Community Center, 208-278-7977
- VCORP - Valley County Opioid Response Project, 208-215-5262
- Community Resources:
- FindHelpIdaho.org
- Idaho Crisis Line 988
- Idaho 2-1-1 Care Line
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