Substance Use Disorder Strategy - SUDS Coalition

09/25/2025

We love Save A Life Day!

Happy Save A Life Day! Stop by one of our locations today to pick up FREE Narcan and helpful resources. Our team is here to answer questions and support you.

📍 Henry County Courthouse: 30 N. Main St, New Castle
📍 Andrew’s Pharmacy: 1545 Midland Trail, Shelbyville
📍 Spencer County Sheriff’s Office: 18 E. Main St, Taylorsville
📍 Marathon Gas Station: 24 US-421, Bedford

09/18/2025

Harm Reduction is in everything!

Back-to-school means more sports and weekend activities are in full swing. Protecting your eyes is one easy way to practice harm reduction! Most sports-related eye injuries can be prevented with the right gear. Read more about Sports Eye Safety here, buff.ly/ptD0F0D. 🏀⚾️

09/11/2025

Having Narcan on hand can save a life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Hearing firsthand experiences shows just how powerful and life-saving it can be. To learn more about Narcan and where to find it, visit findnaloxone.ky.gov.

09/05/2025

You don’t have to be alone in . Find your support network. Find your strength. Explore options that work for YOU at samhsa.gov/recovery

08/26/2025

Car seat safety is harm reduction in action. Properly installed car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers in passenger vehicles. Choosing the right seat for your child’s age, weight, and height, and using it correctly every time can be the difference between injury and protection during a crash. For more car seat safety tips, visit: safekids.org/car-seat.

08/21/2025

Fentanyl is hidden in counterfeit pills, co***ne, he**in, and other street drugs. The risk is everywhere, the danger is real. Stay aware. Stay alive.

08/20/2025

Helmets reduce the risk of serious head injuries in bicycle, scooter, ATV, and motorcycle accidents. Wearing a helmet is a simple act of harm reduction, it minimizes injury if an accident occurs. https://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/safety/index.html

08/12/2025

Lead exposure can have lifelong effects, especially for children. Harm reduction includes regular testing in homes, water, and toys to prevent poisoning. Read more here: https://www.epa.gov/lead/actions-reduce-potential-lead-exposure.

08/08/2025

Here at Shelbyville Community Night in the Kroger parking lot and ready to chat! Come say hello, grab free Narcan and harm reduction resources, and ask any questions you have. Let’s keep our community safe and supported.

08/08/2025

Shelbyville Community Night is tonight with the Shelbyville Police Department! Stop by our table for free Narcan, harm reduction resources, and answers to your questions to help keep our community safe and supported.

08/06/2025

Fire safety is a form of harm reduction. Smoke alarms, fire escape plans, and proper storage of flammables reduce the chance of injury or death during a fire. To learn more about how and why fires start, read below: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety.

07/30/2025

Harm reduction also includes protecting your skin from harmful UV rays. Daily sunscreen use lowers the risk of sunburns, premature aging, and skin cancer. Learn how to help protect your skin from the sun here: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/understanding-over-counter-medicines/sunscreen-how-help-protect-your-skin-sun.