The Quick Response Team in Hardin County has issued an overdose alert.
The Hardin County Quick Response Team (QRT) is an arm of Hardin County government, and its mission, according to its website, “is to provide rapid, compassionate and effective responses to individuals and their families affected by substance abuse.”
QRT, in a statement linked on the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, states that the county is experiencing “a spike in overdoses.”
“If you or someone you know is actively using, please use caution,” QRT said in the alert.
The agency, led by Justin Blair, provides Hardin County residents with the locations of free Narcan distribution points around the county. Additionally, the agency provides information on available openings at treatment centers and recovery housing.
QRT’s full mission statement:
The Hardin County QRT’s mission is to provide rapid, compassionate, and effective responses to the individuals and their families affected by substance abuse. We are committed to delivering immediate and ongoing support, and education to our communities. Through collaboration with community partners, we strive to reduce the impact of overdoses, raise awareness about prevention, and foster a safer, healthier community for all.
We aim to respond to all of the individuals who survived an overdose in Hardin County within 24-72 hours of the initial referral made to our team.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
