Georgia Coastal Health District

At Risk of an Opioid Overdose?

If you or someone you know is experiencing an overdose, call 9-1-1 immediately.

If you think that you are at risk of an opioid overdose, please call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line at 1-800-715-4225.

The Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. GCAL professionals will:

• Provide telephonic crisis intervention services
• Dispatch mobile crisis teams
• Assist individuals in finding an open crisis or detox bed across the State
• Link individuals with urgent appointment services

In addition, GCAL will help you to access a State Funded provider in your area in a non-emergency as well.

Text & Chat

Georgia’s youth can now access GCAL’s services via text and chat through a new app called My GCAL. The app will allow youth to call, text, or chat with GCAL 24/7/365.

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Request Life-Saving Naloxone

If you or a loved one is at high risk for an opioid overdose, learn more about life-saving naloxone.

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About Fentanyl Test Strips

Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a low-cost method of helping prevent drug overdoses and reducing harm. FTS are small strips of paper that can detect the presence of fentanyl in all different kinds of drugs. Click here to learn more about fentanyl test strips.

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More Ways to Reduce Your Risk

According to the CDC, additional ways to reduce your risk of opioid overdose include:

• Avoid mixing drugs. Mixing multiple stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine, depressants like opioids and alcohol, or a combination of both can cause harm and potentially death.6
• Don’t rely on a previous source or experience. Knowing where your drugs come from doesn’t mean they’re safe. And even if you have used drugs before, your body could react differently every time.
• Never use drugs alone. Make sure the people around you are aware when you have taken drugs in case they need to give you naloxone or call for emergency assistance.
• Ask for help if you’re ready to get treatment for your addiction. Recovery from substance use disorders is possible—it’s okay to ask for help. You can find evidence-based treatment and service options near you by visiting findtreatment.gov or by calling the 24/7, National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357).

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/fentanyl/fentanyl-test-strips.html