Greene County Health Department

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The overdose crisis has touched the lives of every resident in Greene County.  The Greene County Health Department, in conjunction with public & private partnerships, has launched a comprehensive overdose prevention program to prevent overdose deaths & improve access to evidence-based recovery programs.  The department remains committed to this initiative by offering the following services to our residents:

Greene County Overdose Response Program

  • Overdose Education & Technical Assistance
  • Naloxone education & distribution
  • ROAR Recovery Support Program & Resource Navigation
  • To chat with our team, simply call or text (217) 702-2396.  Get access to community resources, access recovery coaching, and more.

Greene County Overdose Surveillance Program

  • Quantitative & qualitative data collection on opioid use & overdose in Greene County
  • County-wide Overdose Alert System through the Greene County App found on Apple App Store or Google Play

 

 

Greene Co Communicable Disease

What is an overdose?

A drug overdose is the ingestion or application of a drug or substance in quantities much greater than are recommended or can be tolerated.  Overdose is a very broad term that includes opioids, psychostimulants, depressants, and other substances.

Recognizing an opioid overdose

What does public health have to do with the overdose crisis?

The substance use and overdose crisis poses a tremendous threat to public health.  Over the years it has become clear that those that have substance use disorder (SUD) have a higher prevalence of chronic disease, infectious disease, and severe mental illness.  In some cases, it can be up to 30% more prevalent in those with opioid use disorder or substance use disorder.

Overdose Education & Naloxone Distribution

GCHD offers opioid education and a naloxone training/distribution program.  We have formed a team that has lived experience with opioids to ensure that the education program is community-centered.  If you or  your organization is interested in participating in or receiving opioid education or are interested in Naloxone, please feel free to reach out to us at (217) 942-6961 Option 6 or email us at RSS@greenecountyhd.org

Recovery Support 

The ROAR Program includes support groups, individual informal counseling sessions, resource navigation, educational workshops, recreational activities, and many community-based initiatives, that aim to empower individuals with the tools and strategies necessary to navigate their unique paths to recovery. By fostering a sense of belonging, understanding, and connection, these services create a supportive environment where individuals can share experiences, learn from one another, and build the resilience needed to thrive beyond their challenges.  Learn more by visiting https://GreeneCountyHD.org/RecoverySupport or email us at rss@greenecountyhd.org or give us a call (217) 942-6961 Option 6.  .

Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR)/Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) 

Medication-assisted treatment is a highly effective use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies used in the treatment of substance use disorder for a variety of different substances.  Greene County has MAR/MAT available several times a month at the Roodhouse JCH Clinic as well as through many other service providers.  To schedule an appointment the team at JCH, call (217) 589-4383.  Or if you need assistance with making an appointment or want to explore other options available, connect with our team at (217) 942-6961 Opt 6

To find other MAR/MAT services in our area, call (833) 2FINDHELP

Opioid DATA

Last Updated: 11/2023