The Opioid Epidemic: Panhandle Response

Training Opportunities

Narcan Training - Increase Access to Naloxone

Partnering with pharmacies, law enforcement, and fire departments to increase the availability of naloxone across the Panhandle. We know this is a strategy that saves lives.

Nebraska is working hard to change the language and reduce stigma associated with substance abuse disorder. Please visit StopOverdoseNebraska (stopodne.com) to locate narcan in your community as well as find helpful resources such as education, treament centers, and pharmacies. There is knowledge for everyone including parents, veterans, and first responders. Get informed and help save lives!

Medication Disposal

Dispose of your leftover medications at one of the safe and legal, no-cost disposal sites across the Panhandle.

Safe Storage of Prescription Medications

Partnering with agencies and health systems across the Panhandle to increase knowledge on how and why to safely store prescription medications.

 Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Access

The Nebraska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) is a unique statewide tool that collects dispensed prescription medication information and is housed on the Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform. The Nebraska PDMP is a public health model focusing on patient safety. In order to facilitate provisioning and other registration processes for the Nebraska PDMP, DHHS has moved to an online form to improve efficiency.