Gaston Controlled Substances Coalition

Building an opioid-safe Gaston County

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In an emergency

Call 911.

For information on the North Carolina Good Samaritan Law, click here

For information on Signs of Overdose, ( pending)

In an urgent situation

If you or a loved one needs information on opioid treatment or support services, call the Hope Line: 1/888-235-HOPE (4673). Trained staff at Partners Behavioral Health Management, a public agency, will provide information to help you. This phone service is free of charge and all conversations are private. ( pending)

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Harm Reduction / Narcan

If you have a family member or friend with an opioid addiction, please get a supply of Narcan / naloxone to help reverse opioid overdoses. Narcan cannot be used to get high, is not addictive, is easy to give, and it can save a life. Call Olive Branch Ministry at 828/291-7023 for a free packet of Narcan.

Olive Branch Ministry also gives clean needles and syringes to people who inject opioids to reduce their risk of developing HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and heart problems. Research shows people in needle exchange programs are more likely to enter opioid treatment.

To learn more about Narcan, LINK

To learn how to use Narcan, Click here

Mission statement

The mission of the Gaston Controlled Substances Coalition is to engage professionals, lay leaders, the community, and opioid-impacted persons to collaboratively inspire, develop, and conduct stigma-free programs that:

Raise awareness and reduce stigma about opioids
Prevent the onset of addiction to controlled substances
Assure the adoption of safe opioid prescribing practices
Assure the delivery of comprehensive drug treatment and mental health services for persons in need