fighting the opioid epidemic in the clinton area

 ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT STRUGGLING FROM AN ADDICTION TO OPIOIDS?

The City of Clinton was awarded a grant in 2018 to help   address opioid related issues. As part of that project the Drug Abuse  Response Team (DART) was created.

The DART is comprised of Clinton Police Department law   enforcement officers, Clinton Fire Department EMS, as well as a specially   trained ASAC member.  They work to identify, educate, assist, and   provide resources to at-risk individuals.

The DART responds to victims who overdose and provide resources   while connecting them with interventions or treatment options.  The DART meets regularly to schedule outreach,   interventions, and educational assistance as needed. This team will also respond   or react to assist those in need of treatment for opioid addiction. 

The DART is led by:

DART Supervisor Sgt. Joel Wehde, Clinton   Police Department 563-243-1455 or email: joelwehde@gapa911.us

Dart Supervisor Battalion Chief Greg Forari, Clinton   Fire Department 563-242-0125 or email: gforari@clintonfd.us

The  DART works to help connect individuals with community resources including these services and more:

Medication   Assisted Treatment (MAT): MAT   can reduce cravings and the symptoms of withdrawal to help you focus on   returning to a healthy lifestyle. MercyOne MAT Care team includes:

-Dr. Johnson a Buprenorphine Waivered Provider who is qualified to   prescribe and treat opioid dependency. 

-Laura, MAT Nurse Coordinator. She is the friendly face   of nursing working in the clinic to provide patient care, assist with   developing and implementing the collaborative plan of care with the patient   and medical provider, and provide education on various substance abuse and   medication assisted treatment topics. 

· To reach Laura call 563-244-7525 or email her at   laura.norris@Mercyhealth.com

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Services: Learn more or start the process by getting an  evaluation. Call Area Substance Abuse Council/New Directions (ASAC) at 563-243-2124.

Substance Abuse Assessments & Treatment is provided by ASAC. The care team includes: 

-Sheila, an outpatient counselor at ASAC New Directions.  Sheila  can help with substance use counseling. 

· Sheila can be   reached at New Directions (563) 243-2124 or send her an email at svoss@asac.us

As part of this process, referrals to peer support (someone with lived   experience) are also made. They walk side by side with individuals helping   them develop their own recovery plans and support them on their recovery journey. 

You can talk to someone 24/7 with lived experience by calling Rhonda’s House / Life Connections Peer Support at 563-659-1171.