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Substance Use Resources

The Wyandotte County Public Health Department's Substance Use Program within the Community Health Division focuses on increasing local resources and services related to substance use. The program includes a Peer Support program, Narcan distribution and training, and advocacy for statewide and local overdose policy. For more information, please call (913) 573-5398.

Overdose Data & Resource Dashboard

Peer Support Program

If you are ready to make a change in your substance use patterns, our Peer Support Program can match you with a peer to assist you. Peers connect clients to a variety of resources and assistance, including:

  • Mental, behavioral and physical healthcare
  • Substance use treatment
  • Family support and reunification
  • Housing assistance
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Mentoring one-on-one
  • Case Management
  • Benefits enrollment
  • Legal Services
  • Education support (high school equivalency, college, tutoring)

Our services are free of charge. Call or text (913) 456-4225 OR (913) 456-4227 to get started.

See our Peer Support Program Brochure(PDF, 1MB) for more information.

 

Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips

Health Department

Anyone can pick up free Naloxone (NARCAN®) and free fentanyl test strips at the front desk of the Wyandotte County Public Health Department:

619 Ann Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Narcan Vending Machines

Free NARCAN is also available through NARCAN Vending Machines at these locations:

  • Cross-Lines: 736 Shawnee Ave, Kansas City, KS 66105
  • Frank Williams Outreach Center: 1201 7th St, Kansas City, KS 66101
  • KCK Main Library: 625 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101
  • KCK South Branch Library: 3104 Strong Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106
  • KCK West Wyandotte Library: 1737 N. 82nd St, Kansas City, KS 66112
 
NARCAN information

Naloxone (brand name NARCAN®) is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. See the Opioid Safety & Naloxone brochure to learn more about how to recognize the sings of an overdose and how to use naloxone.

Opioid Safety & Naloxone Brochure(PDF, 207KB)

 

KC Metro Resource Guide: Recovery & Health Services

Find resources and services around the KC Metro area related to substance use disorder needs, from food and housing assistance to treatment services and more.

KC Metro Resource Guide(PDF, 2MB)

Kansas Good Samaritan Law

On May 9, 2024, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 419, a "Good Samaritan Law" that provides legal protections for people who seek or provide medical assistance for someone experiencing an overdose or other medical emergency related to substance use. This new law will go into effect on July 1, 2024.

Below are a few news stories from media outlets in Kansas about the Kansas Good Samaritan Law:

 

Updates on Clinical Services

Starting April 18th, the Wyandotte County Public Health Department (WYCO PHD) is offering a new walk-in Satellite Clinic at the Bonner Springs Community Center.  

When: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 9 am – 11:30 am. 

Where: Bonner Springs Community Center, 200 E 3rd St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012 

Services Offered at the Satellite Clinic

Unless otherwise noted below, health insurance* is accepted and sliding scale fees are offered for self-pay or those without health insurance. 

  • Sexual transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Well-women exams (pap smear, breast exam, referrals for mammograms)
  • Birth control / family planning  
  • Limited primary care for those ages 18 and up (including treatment for skin, ear, nose, and throat symptoms, and other common conditions like pink eye and urinary tract infections): $45.00 flat fee 
  • Work physicals (ages 18 and up): $75.00 flat fee 
  • Sports physicals (ages 12 and up): $45.00 flat fee 

 

*The following Health Insurances are accepted:  

  • BCBS of Kansas City 
  • UHC  
  • Aetna 
  • UMR 
  • Point Comfort Underwriter 
  • Cigna 
  • Kansas Medicaid 

 

 

Latest News

Kansas and Missouri Childhood Vaccination Rates lag Behind the U.S.

Published on July 22, 2024

As schools prepare to head back into session, metro health departments emphasize the importance of vaccinations to protect children in Kansas and Missouri classrooms this year. Free or low-cost vaccines are now available, and parents are encouraged to make appointments or visit a walk-in clinic now to avoid the long wait times that typically occur every August.

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Davids Gathers WyCo Leaders to Discuss $750K in Mental Health Funds

Published on May 29, 2024

On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Rep. Sharice Davids hosted a conversation with WyCo law enforcement officers, public health experts, and city officials to discuss the impact of her federal funding to improve individuals’ mental health & support law enforcement. The secured $750,000 is helping the WyCo Public Health Department (WyCo PHD) hire co-responders, trained mental health professionals.

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U.S. Outbreaks, Notices & Recalls

For information on current U.S.-based outbreaks, travel notices, and food safety recalls, visit the CDC Current Outbreak List.

CDC Current Outbreak List

 

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