Greenwoods Addiction Outreach

10/09/2025

This week we have seen several overdoses in Litchfield County in our more rural communities. Have Narcan available so you can save a life. We provide Narcan and training at no cost. All you need to do is complete a quick google form to order you kit. Scan the QR code or follow this link. https://forms.gle/zXequuTVf7ZK5NdAA If you have any questions or need support, call/text us 860-485-7725.

10/06/2025

We are looking for businesses or organizations in Winsted, Barkhamsted, Colebrook, New Hartford, Norfolk who are interested in scheduling a free training.

09/26/2025

Thanks to the Northwest Hills Prevention Connection, we have a small supply of wall mounted boxes for local businesses and organizations. We are looking for businesses in Winsted, Barkhamsted, Colebrook, New Hartford and Norfolk. We supply the box, Narcan and training at no cost. Please let us know if your business is interested in a box. Email Sarah stoomey@greenwoodsreferrals.org
We are always happy to supply Narcan to anyone in Litchfield County!

09/24/2025

Join us tomorrow in New Milford and Winsted for National Save a Life Day!

❤ National Save a Life Day – September 25th
Tomorrow is National Save a Life Day! Join the Litchfield County Opioid Task Force agencies at pop-up Narcan tables across the county.
We’re offering free Narcan and free training—save up to $40 compared to pharmacy prices. Take this opportunity to learn how to save a life and make a difference in your community.

Don’t wait—come visit us and be a lifesaver!

❤ Día Nacional de Salvar una Vida – 25 de septiembre
¡Mañana es el Día Nacional de Salvar una Vida! Únase al Grupo de Trabajo sobre Opioides del Condado de Litchfield y nuestras agencias asociadas en nuestras mesas emergentes de Narcan en todo el condado.
Ofrecemos Narcan gratis y capacitación gratuita, ¡ahorre hasta $40 comparado con el precio en la farmacia! Aproveche esta oportunidad para aprender a salvar vidas y marcar la diferencia en su comunidad.

¡No espere—visítenos y sea un salvavidas!

09/18/2025

Space is limited so register today!

09/09/2025

Our community needs your help keeping warm this fall/winter as the unhoused population continues to rise! So many are finding themselves outside due to price increases in rent, groceries, and cost of living! Anything helps and together we can make a difference! These items will be shared with outreach workers throughout the county so please help if you can! You can have the items shipped directly to me or I can come and pick up!!

09/03/2025

Our team will be at the Winsted Town Hall Friday 9-11 then at the Winsted Soup Kitchen 11:15-12:30. We will then be at Thomaston Our Savior Church 2-3.

September 3rd, 2025:
Please be advised that Litchfield County is experiencing a spike in overdoses. This means that there have been three or more overdoses (fatal or nonfatal) in the last 24 hours.

**IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO NARCAN AND HARM REDUCTION AVAILABLE**

September 3rd:
Now: 9:15AM-11:00AM at Harbor House, 21 Prospect Street, Torrington
Now: 9:30AM-11:00AM at TJX Plaza Torrington

Later:
11:30AM-12:30PM at Torrington Soup Kitchen

All Day:
Delivery Available!
601 S Main Street, Torrington (9:00AM4:30PM)
883 Main Street, Torrington (8:30AM-4:30PM)

*If you need access to Narcan (Naloxone) or other harm reduction supplies but cannot make these times, please visit www.LCOTF.org/spike-alerts/ or https://www.lcotf.org/harm-reduction/ to see the locations we will be at this week, including Waterbury, Canaan, Winsted, and Torrington.

Help for mental health and addiction is still very much available and accessible. If you need assistance, please look at the resource guide on our website. You may also call the harm reduction coordinator at (860) 480-1365 for a connection to one of the task force outreach professionals.

08/28/2025

You too can be a superhero. Be prepared to save a life by adding Narcan to your first aid kit. Narcan man says, "you can prevent overdose fatalities".

08/22/2025

Calling 911 is important to quickly get advanced help to the person. The drug supply is very complicated and people are having a more difficult time coming out of overdoses. It is important that the person is monitored for at least 90 minutes. Narcan wears off in the system and people can re-overdose. If you need Narcan, resources, treatment options or safe use supplies please call or text us 860-485-7725. No judgement, just love!

08/21/2025

Today we recognize Fentanyl Awareness Day. Please take a couple minutes to watch this important video. It is important for people to understand that you cannot overdose by touching Fentanyl and having Narcan available saves lives. Thanks to our community partners McCall Behavioral Health Network. The Litchfield County Op**te Task Force for this video. We recommend everyone have Narcan in their first aid kit. If you would like a kit at no cost please complete the google form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXMNJ-H7oqc9WTvLuyB8K-c-5k_ma-sLxP8lPbDpRXf9MLig/viewform

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj2_N74kKa0&pp=4gcKEghmYWNlYm9vaw%3D%3D&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMUIY5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpxUqs-BKACBrCwlupcedg08ZPfQYdfw1krqMN3pPmG1ycBs0W_HumrXt5_v_aem_iJATezBbjAKkPC0OKu-Kkw

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid contributing to the rise in overdose deaths. However, misinformation and fear about fentanyl exposure can create undu...

08/18/2025

Each year on August 31st we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Since 2016, CT has lost 10,898 people to overdose. In Litchfield County, we have lost 521 people.
Each year the drug supply becomes more complicated. This year we are seeing emerging synthetic opioids such as Nitazenes, which can be up to 500x for powerful than He**in. We are also seeing Medetomodine, a powerful animal sedative, which can cause complications with reversing overdoses and severe withdrawal symptoms.
Always have Narcan available, and never use alone. If you have questions, need support, resources, harm reduction or treatment options, we are here to help.