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DUBOIS COUNTY LEADSERHIP TEAM SEEKING SPONSORS FOR CAPSTONE PROJECT
Dubois Co.- A team from the Dubois County Leadership Academy, a county-wide initiative sponsored by the Leadership Pillars, is developing opiate overdose response kits as part of their capstone project.
The overdose response kit will contain personal protective equipment, two packages of Naloxone, overdose recognition information, instructions for use, and order forms for when replacements are needed. These kits will be provided for free to as many local businesses and organizations as possible. Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose buying time for emergency medical providers to help save their life. But naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, and it is not a treatment for opioid use disorder.
These kits are being developed to help combat the growing presence of drug use in our community. Due to the rise and spread of fentanyl laced substances, a lethal overdose can easily occur. Additionally, fentanyl can cause overdose symptoms beyond the initial person to those who respond to the incident. Different forms of fentanyl can be absorbed through skin contact or through inhalation of dust. This is happening in Dubois County from our businesses to our school playgrounds. This cause was selected because one of our team members has personal experience in responding to these cases. By having these opiate response kits ready, community and organization leaders can be prepared to help respond and save lives.
The team is seeking donations and sponsors to help fund this project and distribute the lifesaving Opiate Overdose Response Kits. Donations can be submitted by July 16, 2023.
Make Checks Payable to: Dubois County Leadership Academy
Mail to: Old National Bank, Attn: Rikkie Oser, 3603 N Newton ST, Jasper IN 47546
If your organization is interested in obtaining a kit, please reach out to:
Rayce Jones – [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> - 812-631-5392
Anna Gadau – [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> - 812-865-6782
Zach Brosmer – [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> - 812-661-8737
Rikkie Oser – [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> - 812-686-9523
Kellie Speedy Le Fevre – [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> - 812-309-1018
The goal is to order kit supplies by mid-July. Receive supplies, assemble and deliver kits by mid-August.
Another part of the project will be supporting the Next Step Recovery Home as they prepare to open their doors and help men in our community start their next stage of life. Specifically, the team will assist with painting rooms, providing patio furniture and making other updates.
These kits are being developed to help combat the growing presence of drug use in our community. Due to the rise and spread of fentanyl laced substances, a lethal overdose can easily occur. Additionally, fentanyl can cause overdose symptoms beyond the initial person to those who respond to the incident. Different forms of fentanyl can be absorbed through skin contact or through inhalation of dust. This is happening in Dubois County from our businesses to our school playgrounds. This cause was selected because one of our team members has personal experience in responding to these cases. By having these opiate response kits ready, community and organization leaders can be prepared to help respond and save lives.
The team is seeking donations and sponsors to help fund this project and distribute the lifesaving Opiate Overdose Response Kits. Donations can be submitted by July 16, 2023.
Make Checks Payable to: Dubois County Leadership Academy
Mail to: Old National Bank, Attn: Rikkie Oser, 3603 N Newton ST, Jasper IN 47546
If your organization is interested in obtaining a kit, please reach out to:
Rayce Jones – [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> - 812-631-5392
Anna Gadau – [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> - 812-865-6782
Zach Brosmer – [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> - 812-661-8737
Rikkie Oser – [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> - 812-686-9523
Kellie Speedy Le Fevre – [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> - 812-309-1018
The goal is to order kit supplies by mid-July. Receive supplies, assemble and deliver kits by mid-August.
Another part of the project will be supporting the Next Step Recovery Home as they prepare to open their doors and help men in our community start their next stage of life. Specifically, the team will assist with painting rooms, providing patio furniture and making other updates.