Dorchester Co. Health Department Offers Overdose Resource Kits

(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – The Dorchester County Health Department is lending a hand to those who are struggling with opioid addiction.

The Behavioral Health Division has placed overdose resource boxes around the county, ranging from Cambridge to Hurlock and East New Market.

The boxes contain narcan as well as other supplies, including a first aid kit as well as toiletries.

Community Health Nurse, Melanie Sheehan says it’s important to keep these resources are readily available.

“Not only do individuals who use drugs use it. Families and family members can also go and get it. So it’s just it’s a good idea for it to be readily available to them,” says Melanie.

If you or someone you know is in need of help, the overdose resources boxes can be found at the following locations:

–Cedar Street side of the Dorchester County Health Department, 627 Race St., Cambridge

–Cambridge Library, 303 Gay St., Cambridge, MD 21613

–Hurlock Library, 222 South Main St., Hurlock, MD 21643

–East New Market Town Hall, 101 Main Street/2 Railroad Ave., East New Market, MD 21631