Owen County Emergency Preparedness

10/02/2025

Opioid Rescue boxes containing single dose Narcan packages are located at several central points within the county.

1. Owen County Health Department - 751 E Franklin Street in Spencer

2. Clay Township Volunteer Fire Station

3. Dollar General Store @ Freedom (back near dumpster)

4. Gosport - on the food pantry building at the Lighthouse Mission Church

5. Cataract Lake Country Market - S R 42 and Boat Dock Road

6. Spencer Pride

7. Spencer Lions Club - building behind

8. IHC - Bob Babbs Drive by Sav-a-lot

These lifesaving packages are free to the public.

09/03/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about su***de, remember those affected, and connect individuals with helpful resources. First observed in 2008 in the U.S., the month is dedicated to promoting mental health and encouraging open dialogue to reduce the stigma around su***de.

Call 988 if you need to talk

You are NOT alone

07/24/2025

Sat…..Sat……SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!!!

07/19/2025

Next Saturday!!!!!

07/14/2025

Mark your calendars!!!!

06/25/2025

06/10/2025

Use it !!!!!

05/14/2025

Owen Valley Agriculture and FFA is hosting TODAY

03/28/2025

The Owen County Health Department has been busy lately conducting programs and projects to assist Owen County. Team members recently instructed the Owen County Highway Department personnel in a Stop the Bleed course so they would be prepared in case of an on the job site emergency. They were also taught bloodborne pathogens as well.

The OCHD also worked to facilitate the placement of AED equipment in city and county buildings like Owen County Highway, Spencer Municipal, Probation, Water and Soil, Purdue Extension and the Spencer Tivoli due to their previous lack of the emergency equipment. This was done from program money from the state, not on hand tax money from Owen County.

They also were instrumental in hosting a Su***de Prevention program for first responders last night. Approximately 35 local first responders came out to be instructed on avenues regarding su***de and prevention and everyone left with knowledge and direction.

This is just a small token of the work that’s being done daily by the health office team members.

Please watch our pages as there’s more to come soon.

03/10/2025

It severe weather week in Indiana. Please consider checking some information about your weather safety and make a plan.

02/21/2025

The Owen County Health Department recently assisted the Town of Spencer by providing an AED to the town hall // police department. Now, they will be prepared in case of an emergency to provide immediate assistance.

Thanks to Chief Richard Foutch for working with us to make this happen for the town.

Owen County Health Department
Town of Spencer
Spencer Police Department
Spencer Indiana Chatter

02/19/2025

OC Health doing great things!!!

Owen County Rural Transit saved by Owen County Health Department support. Without our friends at the Health Department and Spencer Town Council, we could not operate Rural Transit public transportation services in Owen County. It takes more than good words to keep the wheels on the bus moving. Thank you for stepping up for our Owen County citizens!