County Departments

Harm Reduction

The Midland County Health Department is partnering with local organizations in an effort to reduce harm associated with drug use and prevent deaths caused by opioid overdose.


CLICK FOR A LIST OF MIDLAND COUNTY FREE NALOXONE DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS


Click here for: RECOVERY GUIDE: MIDLAND


Our goal is to reach individuals within the Midland community that could benefit from having Narcan (Naloxone) on hand, such as: 

1) Individuals who receive prescription opioids or have prescription opioids in their home (e.g. Oxycodone/OxyContin, Hydrocodone/Vicodin, Morphine, Methadone, Codeine, Fentanyl).

2) Individuals who use non-prescribed or illegally manufactured opioids or have them in their home (e.g. heroine, illegally manufactured fentanyl).

3) Individuals who have an increased potential to witness an overdose. 


If opioids are in your home, additional precautionary measures to prevent overdose include:

1) Practice safe storage:

  • Keep prescribed opioids in original packaging
  • Store opioids in a locked container
  • Keep opioids out of reach of children & pets

2) Closely follow dosing instructions for prescribed opioids

3) Do not share prescribed opioids with others

4) Safely dispose of unused opioids at designated drop-off locations

5) Keep Naloxone readily available in case of an overdose and ensure household members know the signs of an overdose and how to administer Naloxone!


Narcan (Naloxone) nasal spray is available FREE OF CHARGE from the:

Midland County Department of Public Health

220 W. Ellsworth Street

Midland, MI 48640

Telephone Number: (989) 832-6380 (option #1)


Visit our Harm Reduction Station located outside the Northwest side of the Midland County Services Building 24/7, or walk-in to the clinic on the second floor during business hours.


The map below shows additional locations throughout Midland County where Narcan (Naloxone) is available free of charge:


*If you represent an organization that distributes Narcan (Naloxone) FREE OF CHARGE and wish to have your organization added to this map, e-mail: MCDPH@co.midland.mi.us


To request Naloxone by mail from NEXT Distro and the Grand Rapids Red Project: https://nextdistro.org/migate





For More Information:


Opioids – The Legacy Center (tlc4cs.org)


Coalition for Substance Free Resilience


Michigan Harm Reduction and Syringe Service Programs


Michigan Overdose Data


Michigan Naloxone Resources


Drug Overdose | Injury Center | CDC


SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration


NEXT Distro- Resources in Michigan



How to reach us:

Midland County Services Building

220 West Ellsworth Street

Midland, MI 48640


Hours:

Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)

Closed for lunch daily (12 pm - 1 pm)


Phone: (989) 832-6380


FOR AN AFTER-HOURS PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY:

CALL 911

Non-Discrimination Notice

Midland County Department of Public Health complies with applicable Federal civil laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

*All services are Confidential

Midland County Department of Public Health:

Provides FREE aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:

- Qualified sign language interpreters

- Written information in other formats

Midland County Department of Public Health:

Provides FREE language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as:

- Qualified interpreters

- Information written in other languages

*If you need these services, notify front desk staff

How to reach us:

Midland County Services Building

220 West Ellsworth Street

Midland, MI 48640


Hours:

Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)

Closed for lunch daily (12 pm - 1 pm)


Phone: (989) 832-6380


FOR AN AFTER-HOURS PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY:

CALL 911

Non-Discrimination Notice

Midland County Department of Public Health complies with applicable Federal civil laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

*All services are Confidential

Midland County Department of Public Health:

Provides FREE aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:

- Qualified sign language interpreters

- Written information in other formats

Midland County Department of Public Health:

Provides FREE language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as:

- Qualified interpreters

- Information written in other languages

*If you need these services, notify front desk staff