Press release from Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency:
The North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to implementing harm reduction interventions, public health strategies, drug policy transformation and justice reform.
NCHRC is partnering with Haywood County Health & Human Services Agency to combat the public health crisis surrounding fatal drug overdoses in the county.
On Tuesday, April 9 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m., NCHRC staff will be at Health and Human Services Agency, room 301, to conduct overdose recognition and opioid overdose reversal training. This is a drop-in program. Participants will receive free naloxone, harm reduction resources and information on substance use services.
For more information, contact Jeremy Sharp, NCHRC Peer Support/Outreach Worker at Jsharp@nchrc.org or (706) 482-8795 and Patrick Johnson, RN-C, MPA, HHSA Public Health Director (828) 356-2292.
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