Spike Alert Issued as Drug Overdose Reports Increase in White Earth

Detroit Lakes, MN, USA / Lakes Area Radio

Sep 24, 2021 | 11:52 AM

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WHITE EARTH (KDLM) – White Earth Police have issued a spike alert as drug overdose reports have increased.

The alert was issued out of an abundance of caution to help increase community awareness and advise first responders, healthcare providers and substance users and their families of the increased risk for overdose.

White Earth Police are encouraging users to never use alone, to carry naloxone and be prepared to use multiple doses.

They’re also encouraging users to reach out for help when necessary by calling 911 or other support services. A full list of services is available below.

WHITE EARTH POLICE DISPATCH

(218) 983-3281 or (218) 983-3201 or 911

WHITE EARTH OVERDOSE RECOVERY SUPPORT OFFICERS (ORSOs)

Ralph Goodman, Coordinator
- Phone: (218) 401-3198
Cole Thompson
- Phone: (218) 401-0488

COMMUNITY WELLNESS & RECOVERY NAVIGATOR (CSOs)

Craig Bower, Manager – (218) 401-1263
White Earth: Sue Hanks – (218) 401-0415
Mahnomen: Jedidiah Desjarlait – (218) 401-3829
NayTahWaush: Dustin Keezer – (218) 401-0576
Rice Lake: Henry Fox – (218) 401-1989
Pine Point: Allison Jones – (218) 401-0561

COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKERS (CHOWs)

Edie Smith, Manager – (218) 401-3682
Pine Point: Karen Jones – (218) 401-4702
White Earth: Julian Tellez – (218) 401-4706
Naytahwaush: Heidi Goodwin – (218) 401-4693
Rice Lake: Frank Stech – (218) 401-4668

WHITE EARTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM

Phone: 800-950-3248 ext. 1297

WHITE EARTH TRIBAL MENTAL HEALTH

Phone: (218) 983-3286 | 800-950-3248

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