ENDING THE STIGMA OF ADDICTION

Baltimore, MD

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Dangers Of Fentanyl & Treatment Resources

Call the 24/7 Gov Help Line at 1 800 654-3937

Where Can You Get Narcan?

Baltimore City's Standing Order: A Blanket Prescription

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Naloxone NASAL Instructions

Naloxone Training Sessions

How to access BCHD's Naloxone Trainings: 

  • Community Virtual Naloxone Trainings 
    - Register for the live training using the Eventbrite link here. 

  • Naloxone Training Request Google form 
    - For organizations that request in-person or virtual trainings link here. 

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Overdose Response Programs

Baltimore City’s Overdose Response Programs (ORP) distribute naloxone to residents at high risk of opioid overdose. Between 2015 and 2023, BCHD and its partners have trained more than 155,000 Baltimore residents - and saved the lives of more than 18,000 people. 

To view a map of all registered Maryland ORPs, please click the link here. 

Spike Response

In partnership with the Baltimore City Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB), BCHD launched an overdose spike alert and response system in the fall of 2016. When a spike in non-fatal overdoses is detected, which is several overdoses in a small area over a short period—we send an alert to the community and community-based organizations who have opted into receiving the alerts. Our goal is to dispatch street-based outreach teams to distribute naloxone in the CSAs where the overdoses are occurring. 

Leave Behind Program 

The Baltimore City Health Department and EMS, with support from the Behavioral Health Administration, launched a naloxone “leave-behind” pilot beginning in the summer of 2018. When responding to overdose-related 911 calls, EMS providers have distributed or left behind over 1500 kits of naloxone to members of the family, friends, and/or other residents in the area, or at the scene of the health emergency. This program allows micro-targeting the distribution of naloxone—getting it into the hands of those most likely to save a life—even when the number of non-fatal overdoses in an area is not significant enough to trigger a complete spike response.

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  • Foundation Work

    Our Foundation has been established as Zach’s legacy. We want him to be remembered. Our hope is to connect with families and communities struggling with addiction and provide support in many shapes and forms.

 

Podcasts

Addiction & Recovery podcasts are usually hosted by people who have experienced addiction and share their experiences and tips. Hearing the stories of others is always beneficial.

Books & Articles

Reading material that dives into scientists, doctors, counselors, addicts and their families to explore different perspectives and research. Most are available through Amazon.

Movies & TV

A wide variety of compelling stories of addiction, loss, and recovery from alcohol and drugs. Most are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, independent websites or YouTube.

 

Faith Based

Resources rooted in spiritual community can help many people find strength and guidance through powerful connections, while including worship as part of their journey.

Professional

Resources provided by government agencies, educational institutions, and national or global organizations with a deep knowledge base in addiction and recovery.

Emergencies

If you feel you are in imminent danger with a life-threatening emergency - dial 911.

You can also get 24/7 support with SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

 

The views and opinions expressed by the Resources included are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Zachary Horton Foundation. Any content provided by our podcasts or authors of the listed resources are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.