The HOPE Taskforce has announced the award of grants totaling $100,000 to expand its capabilities in the fight against the opioid crisis in the County.

Community members can attend a free community session to learn about the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, how to use the lifesaving antidote Narcan, and learn about community resources. Attendees have the option to receive a free Narcan nasal kit.

Are you or a loved one struggling with substance use? Call 833-2FINDHELP. The Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances is available 24/7 for free help to find substance use treatment and recovery services.

Leftover medications that are expired, unwanted, or unused should be removed from the home and disposed of quickly in order to reduce the possibility that others access and misuse medications not prescribed to them.