Description:

Mobile outreach truck that provides services for people struggling with drug addiction. Services include:
- Safe Use Supply Distribution and Training - including naloxone, safe injection, smoking kits, and needle disposal
- Peer Support - Peer Recovery Support Specialists always travel as part of the outreach team
- Treatment Navigation and Transportation - includes job and housing support, legal assistance, social service registration, etc.
- Snacks and personal care items (socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, etc.)

"Look for the big purple truck!"

For those in need of safe supplies, please do the following:
1. Text or call 224-297-4393
2. Tell current location, including address (or the name of a building/store/service nearest) city and zip code, and the types of supplies needed
3. At that time, an outreach team member will attempt to schedule a phone or web call for harm reduction education and counseling. NOTE: This step is not mandatory to receive supplies.
4. An outreach team member will put together a supply request using gloves and other safety precautions.
5. A member of the team will coordinate a drop off, leaving the bag of supplies at the requested location. They will text when the supplies are delivered.**

Eligibility:

Open to all

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Visit during service hours. Clients can call or text anytime to request mobile delivery of services.

Documents Required
- None

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Non-perishable, packaged snacks for outreach kits

Volunteer Opportunities:

Visit website for volunteer application

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

May 3, 2024

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