No Cost Naloxone (Narcan) Naloxone is a nasal spray medication that can be used in an emergency to reverse the effects of an overdose by opioids, like prescription painkillers, heroin, or fentanyl. If you or someone you know is at an increased risk for an overdose, you should carry Naloxone and keep it at home. Naloxone is safe an easy to use and can prevent potentially fatal overdoses. All LFHD locations have the ability to train and distribute free Naloxone nasal spray to community members. An appointment is not needed to become trained and acquire Naloxone from a health department. Fentanyl Test Strips Fentanyl Test Strips (FTS) are a way for a person to test any drugs for the presence of fentanyl in order to prevent overdose from fentanyl. FTS use a small amount of the drug in question along with water in order to test whether fentanyl is present in the drug supply. FTS do not measure the quantity of fentanyl in the drug supply or if the supply contains other drugs of concern. The LFHD health department locations have fentanyl test strips, provided at no cost, for community members.

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

Provides free REVIVE instruction and distribution to those interested in obtaining Naloxone to prevent overdose.

Provides access to information/education, resources, linkage to care, and services in the prevention and care of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. Free confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counseling. Hepatitis C entry point for linkage to care services. Support services for persons affected by HIV/AIDS. The entry point for Ryan White Part B Services. Case Management and Patient Navigation services for persons living with HIV or HCV. Housing/Utility Assistance, Transportation vouchers, and food pantry for those living with HIV/AIDS ONLY. Provides harm reduction education and materials for those affected by substance use issues and free REVIVE instruction to those interested in obtaining Naloxone to prevent overdose. Service Navigation for linkage to basic needs (i.e., food, housing, etc.), insurance enrollment, etc., available to anyone regardless of HIV or HCV status. CHARLII (Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Resources and Linkages for Individuals experiencing Incarceration) coordinates for persons recently released from incarceration who are HIV positive.

Offer a range of services that include a fully biblical-based recovery group, harm reduction, awareness campaigns, destigmatization, and the creation of recovery-friendly churches and communities.

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. CSHD offers free nasal naloxone for anyone who uses or anyone who knows someone who uses drugs.

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

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

Provides services including Peer Support, HARM reduction program, nightly support groups, assistance with job search, assistance with applying for public benefits, transportation, and referral to other community services for community residents.

Offer harm reduction services for people who use drugs, including naloxone, safer-use kits, and education. Additionally, provide referrals and linkages to care - including SNAP, Medicaid and benefits sign up and treatment/recovery services. Provide regular HepC & HIV testing, with patient navigation for treatment.

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

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

Offer harm reduction services for people who use drugs, including naloxone, safer-use kits, and education. Additionally, provide referrals and linkages to care - including SNAP, Medicaid and benefits sign up and treatment/recovery services. Provide regular HepC & HIV testing, with patient navigation for treatment.

Health Brigade's Comprehensive Harm Reduction/Needle Exchange Program purpose is to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis C among persons that inject drugs, their families, and the larger community. Service includes the distribution of sterile and disposal of used hypodermic needles and syringes, education, referral to drug treatment, testing, and an array of other health services. The program is also Mobile. Check the website, https://www.healthbrigade.org/patients-and-clients/needle-exchange, for current locations and hours.

Provides free REVIVE instruction and distribution to those interested in obtaining Naloxone to prevent overdose.