Harm Reduction - Lexington, Lexington-Rockbridge Health Department
300 White Street, Lexington, VA 24450
Voice
Spanish
Call ahead to request naloxone so that someone who is certified to distribute naloxone is available to help you
Lexington, VA
Rockbridge, VA
Description
Minimize negative health outcomes associated with risky social behaviors, such as unprotected sex or illicit drug use. CSHD offers several services related to Harm Reduction, including: Free condoms – Available for walk-ins. Free Naloxone – Calling ahead is preferred. Naloxone is the only medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose. There are two types of naloxone – Injectable and a nasal spray. CSHD offers free nasal naloxone for anyone who uses or anyone who knows someone who uses drugs. Free Fentanyl Test Strips at select health department locations – Calling ahead is preferred. Fentanyl Test Strips (FTS) are an easy-to-use tool that can help determine if a drug contains fentanyl. This could enable someone using drugs to make better informed decisions, and take steps to reduce overdosing. FTS are currently available at the following locations: Bath County Health Department Staunton-Augusta Health Department Lexington-Rockbridge Health Department
What's Here
Providing organization
Lexington-Rockbridge Health Department
Provides public health services to the community including: -Car seat: Classes & distribution -Environmental Health -Harm Reduction: Free Naloxone & training, free condoms -Immunizations: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, by appointment only -Long-Term Services and Support: Screenings with DSS -Tb: Screening, testing, & treatment by appointment only -Vital Records
