A special program that has been years in the making is already making a difference in Dallas after just weeks after launching.
That’s where this team comes in.
“We’re bringing that conversation to their doorstep. We’re engaging them in conversation about what they’re going through," said Tinney. “What we find is a lot of times, these people might be ready for a conversation about it. They might be ready for help but they have absolutely no idea where to start. If they even wanted help, who would they pick up the phone and call? It’s overwhelming.
The duo was even able to help get two people into treatment facilities. One man even called Gilstrap within an hour of their meeting and asked him for reassurance on using the free Narcan. “That was part of my thing, I thought I was alone,” he said. “Just want to let people really know that there is caring people out there, without judgment.” “Just as often as we’re going to talk to homeless individuals, people in encampment or those in low income housing – we’re talking to people in gated communities,” said Tinney.Recovery Resource Council first launched the program with MedStar in Fort Worth over a year ago.
Her team has seen an alarming rise in overdose responses, especially since the pandemic. Adding to the challenges, counterfeit pills – made with deadly and highly potent fentanyl – are becoming more common in the streets. Many don't even know it's laced. The ambulance service said the number of overdose patients treated each day continues to be concerning.258 people have received at least one program service.189 families have received hands only CPR training.
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