The Wyandotte County Public Health Department's Substance Use Program within the Community Health Division focuses on increasing local resources and services related to substance use. The program includes a Peer Support program, Narcan distribution and training, and advocacy for statewide and local overdose policy.
Overdose Data & Resource Dashboard
If you are ready to make a change in your substance use patterns, our Peer Support Program can match you with a peer to assist you. Peers connect clients to a variety of resources and assistance, including:
Call or text (913) 456-4225 to get started.
See our Peer Support Program Brochure for more information.
Peer Support Program Brochure(PDF, 1MB)
You can get free NARCAN at multiple locations in Wyandotte County:
Anyone can pick up free Naloxone (NARCAN®) and free fentanyl test strips at the front desk of the Wyandotte County Public Health Department:
619 Ann Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101 Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Free NARCAN is also available through NARCAN Vending Machines at these locations:
Naloxone (brand name NARCAN®) is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. See the Opioid Safety & Naloxone brochure to learn more about how to recognize the signs of an overdose and how to use Naloxone.
Opioid Safety & Naloxone Brochure(PDF, 207KB)
Find resources and services around the KC Metro area related to substance use disorder needs, from food and housing assistance to treatment services and more.
KC Metro Resource Guide(PDF, 2MB)
On May 9, 2024, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 419, a "Good Samaritan Law" that provides legal protections for people who seek or provide medical assistance for someone experiencing an overdose or other medical emergency related to substance use. This new law will go into effect on July 1, 2024. Below are a few news stories from media outlets in Kansas about the Kansas Good Samaritan Law:
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