Harm Reduction
What is Harm Reduction?
From SAMSHA: Harm reduction is an evidence-based approach that is critical to engaging with people who use drugs and equipping them with life-saving tools and information to create positive change in their lives and potentially save their lives.
Lake County Harm Reduction Coalition
Working together to build a program that supports our community and fits our local needs.
Next Coalition Meeting is TUESDAY DEC 20 at 2pm @ Lake County Public Health
If you are interested in being a part of the Harm Reduction Coalition please reach out to Lanna Gonzales 719-486-0569
Never Use Alone Hotline - Call 1-800-484-3731
Colorado State Laws protect you from criminalization if you call 911 after administration of Narcan.
Read more at Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
- Where can I get Free Narcan in Lake County?
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- Lake County Public Health Agency
- Solvista Health on US-HWY 24
- Summit Community Care Clinic Dental Office on Harrison
- COMING SOON! Lake County Public Library
- Where can I safely dispose of my unwanted medications?
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The Leadville Police Department has a safe prescription medication drop off site inside City Hall Building. The drop off is like a mail box and does not require an appointment.
- Where can I get free HIV and other STI testing?
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Lake County Public Health as well as the School Based Health Centers offer free STI testing. High Rockies Harm Reduction, a local partner, also offers free testing including free Hepatitis C testing.
- Is there a needle exchange program in Lake County?
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Not yet! This is an ongoing project that we are working on! In the mean time, please follow these Sharps Disposal Guidelines or contact High Rockies Harm Reduction to see when their next mobile services van will be in Lake County.
- What other local resources are there?
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Solvista Leadville Addiction Recovery services