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MidCity Excellence
Empowering youth through Christian principles of faith, hope, love, and charity.
Opioid Prevention & Resources in St. Joseph, MO
Prevention & Community Support
Prevention & Community Support
Prevention & Community Support
Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP)
- Community coalition hosted by the St. Joseph Health Department
- Provides education, awareness campaigns, and free naloxone (Narcan)
- Opportunities to get involved in local prevention efforts
Treatment & Recovery Services
Prevention & Community Support
Prevention & Community Support
St. Joseph Metro Treatment Center
- Local opioid treatment provider offering medication-assisted treatment
Family Guidance Center – St. Joseph
- Behavioral health and substance use treatment for individuals and families
Overdose Response & Next Steps
Prevention & Community Support
Overdose Response & Next Steps
Naloxone Access
- Free Narcan available through the St. Joseph Health Department / ASAP
Emergency Response
- Missouri’s Good Samaritan Law encourages calling 911 during an overdose
- Community members are urged to carry naloxone and know how to use it