Henrico News Archives for Tag: opioid

A graphic on overdose prevention. It includes a photo of a box of naloxone. Text reads, free, no questions asked, available at Fairfield and Libbie Mill libraries and office locations of Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services. recovery/henrico.gov/treatment

Henrico boosts access to free naloxone to reduce opioid overdose deaths

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The pilot project is being funded by allocations made to the county from opioid litigation settlements. Henrico received $17,986 from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority and contributed an additional $5,000 in settlement funds made directly to the county.

Individuals are encouraged to take a box of naloxone if they or someone they know is at risk of an opioid overdose. Each box has two doses of naloxone. Individuals are asked to take only one box per visit, as supplies are limited.

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With opioid settlement grants, Henrico seeks ‘treatment for the moms’, ‘prevention for the kids’ 

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County enhances programs to address damage caused by opioid epidemic

With the first wave of grants from the national opioid settlement, Henrico County is strengthening its programs and services for individuals working to recover from substance use disorder, particularly mothers and their children.

Graphic of number of opioid overdoses by county

Region confronts opioid epidemic with Opioid Solutions RVA

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With a website and messages on social media, radio, television and billboards, Henrico County and its neighboring localities are working to stem the alarming rise of opioid overdoses and deaths. Henrico, Chesterfield County, Hanover County and the city of Richmond have united as Opioid Solutions RVA to raise awareness of the epidemic and to promote resources and support to aid recovery.

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