In an effort to save lives, Williamson County will now include Narcan with its automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in county buildings.
"We want Narcan to be more accessible to the public, so we started with our own public government buildings. We thought that government buildings might be a place where people think to go to for help," said Amy Jarosek, lead for the Community Health Paramedic program.
The county’s mental health authority, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, is supplying the Narcan through a grant, and also has the medication available through their clinics. "This lifesaving partnership with EMS ensures help is available at the time it is most needed. The follow-up care enhances support for persons seeking recovery by connecting them with information and resources," said Andrea Richardson, CEO for Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.All the news you need to know, every day
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