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FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A caller programme that aims to trim fentanyl overdose deaths successful Fresno County has been introduced by WestCare, officials announced connected Tuesday.
According to WestCare officials, the Opioid Education and Naloxone Distribution programme aims to trim the fig of fentanyl overdoses crossed Fresno County with services that supply a operation of acquisition and harm simplification resources to the community.
Officially providing services arsenic of June 1, officials accidental the programme straight serves individuals oregon unhoused individuals who usage oregon are astir these substances and collaborates with assemblage partners successful high-risk areas and work providers who prosecute with radical who usage these substances.
According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Fresno County experienced 141 opioid overdose-related deaths successful 2023.
Besides providing harm simplification resources, the programme besides offers opioid and overdose education, grooming connected reversal medicine similar Naloxone, fentanyl trial kits, and referrals to societal services similar Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), residential and outpatient attraction for a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), lodging services, HIV supportive services, and more, according to officials.
WestCare officials accidental the programme was imaginable with a three-year assistance provided by CDPH. For much accusation astir the program, interaction them astatine oend@westcare.com oregon by telephone during regular concern hours astatine 559-832-2068.
