Substance Information Page
Opioid Information, Overdose Prevention, and Support in Kenosha
Page role: this page will combine education about prescription opioids, heroin, fentanyl, counterfeit pills, overdose response, naloxone, and paths to support.
At A Glance
What visitors learn
Opioids include prescription pain medications, heroin, fentanyl, and other synthetic opioids.
Why it matters
Opioid overdose can be fatal but may be reversed with naloxone when given in time.
What helps reduce risk
Naloxone, safer-use supplies, avoiding use alone, not mixing substances, and connecting to treatment or peer support when ready.
Hope Council connection
Naloxone, risk-reduction supplies, peer support, treatment referrals, and loved ones support.
What This Substance Is / Overdose And Emergency Risks
Definition area
Explain prescription opioids, heroin, fentanyl, synthetic opioids, and counterfeit pills.
Emergency callout
If someone is not breathing, cannot wake up, or may be overdosing, call 911 and give naloxone if available.
Risk reduction
Carry naloxone, use test strips where available, avoid using alone, and be cautious after reduced tolerance.
Signs It May Be Time To Talk With Someone
Example prompts will include using more than intended, withdrawal concerns, using alone, mixing substances, overdose experience, or worry from friends and family.
How Hope Council Can Help / Family And Prevention Content
Overdose prevention
Overdose Prevention, How to Use Naloxone, Public Health Vending Machine, and risk-reduction supplies.
Recovery support
Recovery Options, Peer Support, recovery coaching, treatment referrals, and resource navigation.
Family support
Supporting a Loved One, Loved Ones Group, and guidance after an overdose.
Training
Naloxone training and speaker request links for groups or organizations.
FAQ Preview
What are signs of an opioid overdose?
This answer will be short, prominent, and linked to Signs of Opioid Overdose for 911/naloxone steps.
What is naloxone?
This answer will explain reversal basics and link to local access.
Where can I find opioid support in Kenosha?
This answer will connect to Recovery Options, Hope Council peer support, treatment providers, and supplies.
Accuracy & Review
This area will cite CDC, SAMHSA, NIDA, Wisconsin DHS and will include staff and source review before launch.
The final site will show a current review date before launch.