IMPACT: Improving Addiction Coordination Team

111 Westfall Rd., Rochester, NY 14620
 [email protected]
 HOTLINE: 585 753-5300

 

Naloxone Box Map Narcan Training Special Projects  Office of Mental Health  

Who We Are and Services We Provide 

                       Group Photo of Project IMPACT members

Outreach  

Our team is in the community every day of the week, offering life-saving naloxone (Narcan) and creating human connections in efforts to help individuals find a path toward treatment for substance use disorder. Using the latest data available, outreach specialists conduct street-level outreach in areas where overdoses are most prevalent.

Our team installs, monitors and re-supplies Naloxone Boxes within Monroe County. Naloxone Boxes provide free, publicly accessible naloxone throughout Monroe County. To date over 600 Naloxone boxes have been installed in Monroe County. Find free Naloxone near you using our Naloxone Box Locator map.

Naloxone Box Locator Map: https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-narcan-map

Overdose Response & Community Events

Our team responds to individuals who have experienced an overdose in Monroe County within 24 to 48 hours, providing Naloxone and harm reduction resources. The team connects individuals with care management services, treatment options, and other community resources.

Our trained staff is able to provide on-site naloxone and harm reduction training. We also provide awareness and educational material to keep our community informed. Find our team at various venues including: businesses, churches, community organizations, colleges, and health fairs throughout Monroe County.

Special Projects

We work to bridge gaps, eliminate barriers, and facilitate substance use education and awareness for Monroe County residents. Through coalitions and community partnerships, our team develops comprehensive health education campaigns and educational programs. These initiatives address substance use stigma, data trends, harm reduction, and treatment options.

Follow Current Initiatives: https://www.monroecounty.gov/addiction-projects

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