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BOISE, April 22, 2024 – In response to the recent loss of four lives due to drug overdoses in Valley County, Central District Health and Valley County Opioid Response Project (VCORP) encourage community members to learn about local resources to raise awareness. Anyone can use these resources to help combat substance misuse and learn how to provide support to those affected by it.
Valley County Coroner Scott G. Carver confirmed four drug overdose deaths occurred from January to March 2024. He said two of the cases had fentanyl use contributing to the deaths and it is strongly suspected that the other two deaths are also related to fentanyl use.
“The rise in fatal overdoses underscores the pressing need for accessible resources and interventions to address substance use disorder and prevent further tragedies. Local agencies and community organizations are focused on increasing awareness, expanding support and access to treatment options, and distributing Narcan,” Carver said.
“Our community needs everyone to do their part to help combat the dangers of substance use. By learning about resources available, spreading the word, and learning about life-saving measures, including the use of naloxone, we can all work to prevent further tragedies,” said Traci Jamieson, Ignite Idaho executive director.
Valley County Drug Overdose Prevention Resources:
Free Naloxone Available for Pick Up:
- Ignite Idaho Resource Center, 208-994-5537
- Central District Health, McCall, 208-634-7194
- The ROC: Valley County’s Recovery Community Center, 208-278-7977
Free Narcan & Overdose Rescue Supplies:
- Overdose Rescue & Prevention: Central District Health e-shop (cdhhealthcare.com/shop).
- Narcan be requested for free from DHW, for organizations that want to store it in the case of an overdose event or give it out to community members. That can be requested by completing this form: (https://app.keysurvey.com/f/41689119/17ac/).
Free Overdose Prevention & Response Training:
- Central District Health (complete this brief form: https://forms.office.com/r/82Bz4pw1JP).
Valley County Resources
Adams County Health Clinic
208-253-4242 | 205 N. Berkley St, Council, Idaho 83612
www.achcid.org
Cascade Medical Clinic
208-382-4285 | 402 Lake Cascade Parkway, Cascade, Idaho 83611
www.cmchd.org
Central District Health, McCall, Idaho, 83638
208-634-7194 | 703 1st Street, McCall, Idaho 83638
Central Idaho Counseling/Misty Ruska
208-405-5708 | 106 E. Park Street, Suite 217, McCall, Idaho 83638
www.centralidahocounseling.com
Ignite Idaho Family Resource Center
208-994-5537 | 106 E Park St, Suite 227, McCall, Idaho 83638
www.igniteidahofrc.org
St. Luke’s Clinic – Behavioral Health
208-630-2450 | 301 Deinhard Lane McCall, Idaho, 83638
St. Luke’s Clinic – Payette Lakes Family Medicine
208-634-2225 | 201 Forest Street McCall, McCall, Idaho 83638
The ROC: Valley County’s Recovery Community Center
208-278-7977 | 200 E Park St, McCall, Idaho 83638
www.theroc.center
VCORP – Valley County Opioid Response Project
Shelly Hitt, Project Director
208-215-5262, slhitt@cdh.idaho.gov
myvcorp.org
Community Resources:
About VCORP
The goal of VCORP is to have a systemic approach at the community level to address opioid & substance use, and mental health disorders through the funding received through the Health Resources & Service Administration (HRSA) Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) grants for Valley County.
About Central District Health
CDH, Public Health District IV, is one of seven public health districts within the state of Idaho, serving the counties of Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley. With a vision of Healthy People in Healthy Communities, CDH’s emphasis is on decreasing risk factors for chronic disease, improving quality of life and increasing the years of healthy life among residents.
Contacts:
Maria Ortega, Communications Manager, CDH
Office: 208-327-8639 | Cell: 208-871-1712
mortega@cdh.idaho.gov
Shelly Hitt, Project Coordinator, CDH, VCORP
Office: 208-215-5262 | Cell: 208-215-5262
SLHitt@cdh.idaho.gov
Interview availability:
Traci Jamieson, Executive Director
Ignite Idaho Resource Center
Cell: 208-630-4200
traci@igniteifrcdaho.org
