DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – North Texans now have access to a new opioid overdose prevention hotline.
The service comes as communities nationwide, including Texas, grapple with the fentanyl crisis.
It’s the result of a partnership between Dallas County Health and Human Services and the North Texas Poison Center, which operates inside Parkland Hospital.
The hotline launched Monday morning and residents can get information about opioid treatment, harm reduction services and available resources.
Callers can also get guidance on buprenorphine treatment, a medication-assisted therapy that can help manage opioid addiction and referrals to other substance use treatment resources, according to a news release.
“We are committed to providing our community with the resources and support they need to address the opioid crisis,” said Philip Huang, MD, DCHHS Director. “This hotline will serve as a lifeline for many Dallas County residents, connecting individuals with life-saving resources and reducing the devastating impact of opioid overdoses.”
“Our poison information specialists will be able to assist clinicians in starting medication treatment and assist patients in being referred to places where they will have the best opportunity for continued care,” said Anelle Menendez, MD, CSPI, a Poison Control Specialist and Clinical Educator with the North Texas Poison Center.
It operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The number is 214-590-4000.
Services will be provided in English and Spanish.
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