‘Save a Life for the Holidays’ event in Clay County looks to help with opioid issues

Clay County — The community paramedicine team with Clay County Fire Rescue is offering help on Monday for people battling opioid addiction.

The “Save a Life for the Holidays” event is part of the ongoing push to prevent opioid-related overdose deaths, according to Clay County.

The event runs Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Winn-Dixie at 2720 Blanding Blvd. in Middleburg.

People who qualify can get Narcan. The Clay Behavioral Health Center and the Florida Department of Health-Clay County will both be on hand to offer services.

Clay County says help with opioid addiction is always available 24 hours a day by calling (904) 284-7703 or you can email community.paramedicine@claycountygov.com.

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