Opioid and Drug Use Information
The Utah County Health Department does not provide treatment services, however Utah County has many resources help with opioid use disorders.
Prevention Resources
- Know Your Script: Advocate for yourself in a healthcare setting by learning ways to safely manage pain and dispose of leftover medication. Learn how to teach your kids about safe medication use as well.
- Safe Medication Disposal Locations: Protect our environment and community by properly disposing of your prescription medications at a permanent local medication drop box near you.
- Utah Valley Drug Prevention Coalition: Utah County coalition whose missions is to prevent and reduce alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and prescription drug misuse among youth living in Utah County. Email utahcountycoalition@gmail.com to join!
FREE Naloxone/Narcan
- Utah County Health Department (UCHD): Free training and naloxone kits are available to individuals 18+ living in Utah County. Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a safe medication that can reverse an opioid overdose.
- Check for ongoing trainings at healthevents.utahcounty.gov
- If no trainings are available on the UCHD schedule, email naloxonesaves@utahcounty.gov or call 801-851-7095 to schedule a class or training appointment
- Utah Naloxone: Visit Utah Naloxone or call 385-495-9050 for no-cost naloxone kits. Online training and mailed naloxone kits are available.
Treatment & Addiction Recovery
The Utah County Health Department does not offer treatment services, however there are many local resources that can help! Here are a couple to get you started.
- Wasatch Behavioral Health: Screening and several treatment programs are available.
- United Way 211: Provides information on many programs and resources that are searchable by county and treatment needs.