Substance Use Disorder Care
Quick Response Team and Project DAWN Naloxone KitsIn the event of an emergency, please call 911 immediately.
A Quick Response Team, or QRT, provides confidential help for opioid overdose survivors by connecting them to treatment and recovery support services. Henry County’s QRT was developed in partnership with the health department, local law enforcement, and Ohio Guidestone.
Call at 419-599-5545 ext. 1290, fill out the referral form below, or email nshank@henrycohd.org for more information.
Our program received an award for outstanding QRT, outreach, and engagement initiatives in small community during the 2024 Annual Ohio Quick Response Team, Outreach, and Deflection Summit. Learn more and visit our page at the Ohio Deflection Association here.
Anyone in Ohio can receive free naloxone and overdose education which could reverse an overdose and save a life.
Henry County Health Department is a registered Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) site that distributes free naloxone kits. Anyone in Ohio can obtain free naloxone and overdose response education through Project DAWN locations.
Naloxone, the generic form of NARCAN®, is a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. When used during an overdose, naloxone blocks the effects of opioids on the brain and quickly restores breathing. If naloxone is given to someone who doesn’t have opioids in their system, it causes no harm. Emergency medical professionals have used naloxone for more than 40 years to save lives. Please note: Naloxone cannot be self-administered.
If naloxone is given to someone who doesn’t have opioids in their system, it causes no harm.
enCompass Training for Families and Communities
enCompass Comprehensive Training on Navigating Addiction is a resource for family members who are trying to navigate the complex world of addiction and help loved ones achieve recovery. The training includes in-depth information about substance use disorders, treatment options, communication strategies, and self-care tips. This training was created by the Addiction Policy Forum.
- The Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
- How to Start the Conversation
- Getting an Assessment and Treatment Options
- How to Set Healthy Boundaries
- How to Access Recovery Support
- Information on Medications to Treat Addiction
- Families, Friends, & Caregivers
- Clergy
- Law Enforcement & First Responders
- Employers and HR Professionals
- Educators and School Administrators
- Peer Navigators
- Healthcare Providers
- Community-Based Service Providers
- Policymakers