Living Well on Lake Erie: Naloxone, Harm Reduction, and Recovery in Erie County
Learn how Naloxone, harm reduction, and local treatment services help prevent opioid overdoses in Erie County, Ohio. Hear from Erie County Health Department experts on saving lives and supporting recovery.
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Opioid overdoses continue to impact families across Erie County, making education, prevention, and access to care more important than ever. In this episode of Living Well on Lake Erie, the Erie County Health Department highlights how Naloxone, harm reduction strategies, and local treatment services are working together to save lives and support recovery.
This episode features Sarah Williamson, Public Health Educator and coordinator for the First Responder and Integrated Harm Reduction grants, and Stephanie Salyer, Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the Erie County Health Department. Together, they share how these programs protect community members and create pathways to treatment.
Naloxone Training in Erie County Ohio: Saving Lives Through Education
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses when administered quickly. Through grant-funded programs, the Erie County Health Department provides Naloxone training in Erie County Ohio for first responders and community members.
During the episode, Sarah Williamson explains how Naloxone works, when to use it, and why training matters. She also addresses common misconceptions—Naloxone is not addictive, does not cause a high, and does not replace medical care. Education empowers people to act confidently during emergencies, making overdose response a shared community responsibility.
Opioid Overdose Prevention Erie County Can Trust
Harm reduction focuses on keeping people alive, healthy, and connected to care. As Stephanie Salyer shares, overdose prevention is often the first step toward recovery. Programs that distribute Naloxone and provide education help reduce fatal overdoses while building trust with individuals who may not yet be ready for treatment.
When someone is ready, Erie County offers a full continuum of care—including Erie County Detox for short-term withdrawal management, Kaptur Treatment & Recovery, a 28-day residential program, and Intensive Outpatient Programs. This coordinated approach strengthens opioid overdose prevention Erie County residents rely on by ensuring help is available at every stage.
Listen, Learn, and Take Action
Everyone can play a role in saving lives. Listen to this episode of Living Well on Lake Erie to learn how Naloxone, harm reduction, and recovery services are making a difference in our community. Visit ErieCoHealthOhio.com to learn more about Naloxone training, overdose prevention, or local treatment options.
