 Friday, January 17, 2025
Free Narcan is available 24/7 at all
Louisville Fire and Shively Fire stations
 Recently, naloxboxes were installed outside all 21 Louisville Fire stations and at the fire department in Shively, giving people access to naloxone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is an opioid overdose reversal medication that saves lives.
“This is an effort to prevent overdose deaths because someone who has died from an overdose doesn’t have the chance to recover, get healthy and live a stable life,” said Cillian Browne, community health supervisor at the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness. “We want anyone who thinks they may witness an overdose, or be in an overdose situation, to have Narcan readily available to use.”
According to Kentucky’s Drug Overdose Fatality Report, nearly 500 Jefferson County residents died from a drug overdose in 2023.
“Not only are we in the emergency response business, but we are also in the prevention business,” said Louisville Fire Chief Brian O’Neill. “Our firefighters are also emergency medical technicians. As a new firefighter, you are far more likely to be administering Narcan before you actually drag a hose line into a house fire. It’s a terrible problem that knows no boundaries. Everyone is susceptible to opioid addiction and we want to make sure we are there, with no judgement, to try to help as many people as we can.”
To date, there are now more than 100 naloxbox locations across Louisville Metro. This effort is made possible through funding from Vital Strategies and the Kentucky Overdose Response Effort (KORE).
A listing of publicly available naloxboxes in Jefferson County and around the state can be found on FindNaloxoneNowKy.org.
To learn more about naloxboxes that are now installed at Louisville Fire stations, watch this interview on WAVE Listens LIVE!.
If you or someone you know is facing challenges with substance use, remember that you are not alone. For more information, please call (502) 551-8590.
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LIHEAP Winter Crisis enrollment is open
 The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis enrollment is now available for eligible Kentucky households through Kentucky’s Community Action Network. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through March 31 or until designated funds have been expended.
The program is designed to assist eligible households experiencing a home heating crisis across various fuel types, including electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, and fuel oil.
Applications will be accepted during the enrollment period, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Income eligibility for the program is up to and including 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Eligible households can apply for a benefit that covers the minimum needed to alleviate the crisis, up to the maximum benefit. Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis until they reach their maximum benefit. The benefits are paid directly to the household's fuel vendor.
Interested households should contact their local Community Action Agency office to apply. Applicants will need to provide the following documentation:
- Proof of Social Security Number or permanent residence (green card) for each member of the household.
- Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month.
- Most current electric bill, statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, statement from utility company if you participate in a pre-Pay electric program.
- The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.
Applicants requesting assistance for natural gas or electric must bring a disconnect/past due notice (example: past due notice, termination notice, final notice, or utility arrearage payment plan balance). If your rent includes heat, you must bring a copy of your lease and eviction notice. Applicants who participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program must bring a statement from the utility company that shows they have 10 days or less of pre-paid electric service.
Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect household’s eligibility. Applicants can make an appointment online or call (502) 574-5000.
Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
HANDS host baby shower for expectant parents
Are you eagerly anticipating a new, little family member, or do you already have a baby under 6 weeks old? If so, we invite you to join us for a baby shower hosted by HANDS from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Goodwill West Opportunity Center, 2820 W. Broadway. Attendees will receive a gift bag with diapers, a book for the baby and more!
Enjoy refreshments, games and a chance to win prizes including a Pack & Play. Be sure to scan the QR code to register or complete this form by Jan. 22.
Please arrive on time to participate in the games and drawings.
You can make a difference in public health
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Are you interested in improving the health and wellness of all residents of our city? If the answer is yes, we invite you to be a part of a dedicated team.
Visit our Metro job opportunities webpage to learn more about this role and various career opportunities in public health. You can also scan the QR code.
For more information, please email LMPHWCareers@louisvilleky.gov.
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