Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency

August 31st is the 25th year of recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). Visit the official IOAD website for information on the risk factors for overdoses, recognizing the signs and symptoms of an overdose, and a campaign kit with downloadable flyers, fact sheets, and social media graphics.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health offers free virtual trainings and naloxone kits to community members on the use of intranasal naloxone, a prescription medicine to reverse an opioid overdose and prevent death. In addition, the Department of Health has 12 vending machines in locations throughout the county stocked with the lifesaving drug naloxone. The vending machines are free to use and help people access naloxone without having to interact with anyone else, to help address the stigma of of reaching out for help.

August also means back to school for our county's young residents. Mental Health America's Back to School toolkit has practical guidance, free tools, and resources for youth, young adults, parents and caregivers, and educators to help support student's mental health well-being. We hope everyone had a restful summer and is excited for the new school year.

County residents seeking recovery resources or more information on naloxone training can email aapower@aacounty.org or call 410-222-1842.

For anyone who is seeking treatment information, contact the Anne Arundel County Treatment Referral Line at 410-222-0117 or 410-UBE-WELL (823-9355), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM. to 5:00 PM ET.

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