Hope. Help. Here.
Tools and resources for the prevention of, treatment for, and recovery from addiction in Chautauqua County, NY.
Together, we can make a difference. Some ways you can be involved:
Prepare
<Get trained in the use of naloxone> (Narcan®) and have this life-saving medication handy.
<Safely dispose> of any unused medications you have in your house.
Help
Struggling with an addiction, or know someone who is? <Help is available> right here in Chautauqua County.
Concerned about someone's substance use? Have a conversation and offer to help. <Here are some suggestions>.
Have other ideas? <Please contact us>.
Save a life. Carry Naloxone. Get test strips.
HEALing Communities Study - Chautauqua
Naloxone (Narcan®) is an emergency medicine that can stop an opioid overdose.
Learn more here.
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Free naloxone kits and training are available from:
- Evergreen Health » at 320 Prather Ave (Jamestown, NY), (716) 847-2441.
- The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services » at (716) 753-6724.
- The Mental Health Association » offers online training right on their website - and they'll even bring the naloxone to you!
- You can also text the Erie County Department of Health at (716) 225-5473 and they will arrange to send free naloxone to you.
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Do you have prescription coverage as part of your health insurance plan? If you do, you can use the New York State Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP) to cover up to $40 in prescription co-payments so there are no or lower out-of-pocket expenses when getting naloxone at a participating pharmacy.
New York State pharmacies provide naloxone through a “standing order” which means you can get the medication at these pharmacies without a prescription from your doctor.
More info at health.ny.gov/overdose »
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Fentanyl test strips can be obtained for free from:
- Evergreen Health » at 320 Prather Ave (Jamestown, NY), (716) 847-2441.
In a Crisis?
Call 911 for a medical emergency or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you are experiencing a personal crisis or are in emotional distress, call the 24/7 Chautauqua County Crisis line at 1-800-724-0461.
If you need someone to talk to about how you’re feeling, the Warmline is available 24/7 at 1-877-426-4373 or send a text to 716-392-0252.