Opioids, Overdose & Outreach Information Session Planned for Dec. 5 October 31, 2024 The abuse of opioids – a class of drugs that includes fentanyl, oxycodone and heroin – has had a devastating impact on lives across the country including here in Lincoln County. To educate and help residents, Samaritan Health Services and Lincoln County Public Health are hosting a free information session, Opioids, Overdose & Outreach. It will take place on Thursday, Dec. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Center for Health Education in Newport. Jesse Noble, Regional Overdose Prevention coordinator with Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties, and Shelli Alinari, with Samaritan Treatment & Recovery Services, will cover the following topics: Overview of opioids. Recognizing and responding to an opioid overdose. Fentanyl, xylazine and polysubstance use. Narcan/naloxone training and distribution. Community resources and support services. Update on the Samaritan Treatment & Recovery Services center opening in Lincoln County in 2025. The Center for Health Education is located west of Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, at 740 SW Ninth St. To reserve your seat for this free session, call 541-574-4952 or send an email to [email protected]g.
