Prevent Opioid Overdoses-Project Dawn

Emergency or crisis issues for substance abuse or addiction should be handled through this 24-hour hotline:

440-989-4900

Prevent Opioid Overdoses - We can with Narcan

Narcan - also called naloxone - is a medicine that may reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug (Percocet, Vicodin, morphine, Demerol, heroin, Oxycontin). Narcan blocks the effect of the opioid on the brain and can help a person start breathing again. Narcan is an emergency medicine that may reverse the effects of an opioid, however additional medical care is needed - call 911 immediately. Narcan does not reverse overdoses caused by non-opioid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, methamphetamines and benzodiazepines.

Narcan rescue kits are available through the Lorain County Project Dawn services. LCPH provides kits at no cost to community partners and residents that want a naloxone rescue kit.  We are taking steps to ensure the safety and well-being of Lorain County residents and staff.  We will continue to meet the needs of our clients.

Pick up a Narcan rescue kit at:

Lorain County Public Health
9880 Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria, Ohio

Narcan rescue kits are available weekdays (excluding holidays) between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. by appointment (call 440-322-6367) or walk-in. Allow 20 minutes for a confidential educational session.  View a list of other Narcan pick-up locations..

• Post this flyer so others know where to find a Narcan rescue kit.

Online Mail Order Program: Get a Narcan rescue kit delivered to the address you provide:

• Watch a training video for intramuscular naloxone or Narcan nasal spray.
• Answers questions about the training video.
• Place your order.
• Receive your Narcan rescue kit with 1-3 days.

Get treatment for an opioid addiction

Treatment services available in Lorain County include: detoxification, withdrawal management, and outpatient and residential treatment for men, women and teens. An assessment determines the level of care needed to start your journey towards recovery.

• The LCADA Way provides detoxification treatments to help with withdrawal symptoms from opioids, as well as outpatient services for men, women, families and teens. Call 440-989-4900.
• Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services provides medicine-assisted treatment through outpatient services for men, women and teens. Call 440-984-3882.
• Fortaleza Treatment Center specializes in opioid addiction services for youth, teens and adults. Fortaleza also has bilingual services. Call 440-324-7406.
• The Nord Center of Lorain County provides outpatient addiction services, including outpatient group counseling, bilingual services, crisis services, and family and aftercare sessions. Call 440-233-7232.

For a complete list of local drug treatment services, call the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Service Board of Lorain County at 440-282-9920.

Find Support

If you have no choice but to use alone, call 800-484-3731. An operator will stay on the line while you use, and they will contact emergency services if you become unresponsive. More information at NeverUseAlone.com.

Many support groups are available in Lorain County for drug users and their families. Groups include:

• Al-Anon: 440-277-6969 or find an online meeting.
• Family Anonymous: 440-781-0408
• Let’s Get Real provides certified peer specialists and offers family and children support groups for drug, opiate, and heroin addiction. Call 440-963-7042 for more details.