In this episode of Public Health Matters, host Laurie Fox sits down with Kaci Warren from Greene County Public Health’s Harm Reduction team to discuss overdose awareness. With Ohio’s Overdose Awareness Day approaching on August 31, they shed light on the impact of the overdose crisis in our communities and the vital services offered by the harm reduction program. From the syringe services program and naloxone distribution to education and support, this episode highlights how public health is saving lives and fostering hope—one person - one life - at a time. Because Every Life Matters.
Helpful links and resources:
GCPH mail order: https://www.research.net/r/GCPH_PDForm
SafeTrade locations and times: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/chronic-disease-injury-prevention/harm-reduction
Naloxone Ohio (trainings, statewide request system): https://naloxone.ohio.gov/
Project DAWN: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/project-dawn/project-dawn
Recovery Ohio (stigma, recovery resources): https://recoveryohio.gov/
Reach out to Kaci directly at 937-374-5673 or email her at kwarren@greenecophoh.gov.