Resources in

Michigan

Michigan's tribal community has been at the forefront of treating the opioid epidemic. Among American Indians, the rate of opioid overdoses is disproportionately higher than for Michigan's other residents (cit.) If you are a person who uses drugs or if you are around people who use drugs, please consider learning how to respond to an opioid overdose and carrying naloxone (intranasal brand name: Narcan). Naloxone is a medication designed to reverse an opioid overdose. Opioids slow down the activity of the central nervous system. One effect of this is slowed or stopped breathing which could lead to death. Naloxone knocks the opioids out of the opioid receptors in the brain which allows the person who is experiencing an opioid overdose to begin breathing normally We have a helpful FAQ and are constantly updating it with questions from our site visitors. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, let us know.

HAVE NALOXONE MAILED TO YOU

Receive free naloxone mailed discretely to your door in a plain bubble mailer. No insurance needed.

INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan acts as a forum for member tribes, advocates for member tribes in the development of programs and policies which will improve the economy, education, and quality of life for Michigan’s Native Americans, and provides technical assistance to member tribes, assisting in the development of tribal regulations, ordinances, and policies applicable to health and human services.

ANISHNAABEK HEALING CIRCLE

AHC is a partnership between ITCMI and the 12 Michigan Tribes to support healing and recovery from addiction and inter-generational trauma, based on the Anishnaabek Seven Grandfather teachings of Love, Respect, Honesty, Bravery, Humility, Truthfulness and Wisdom.

PHARMACY-BASED NALOXONE ACCESS

Use this locator to find a pharmacy in your area that provides naloxone distribution. Each location includes the name of the pharmacy, hours of operation, and a phone number. Call ahead with your insurance details to request information about your co-pay.

SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Many Michigan Harm Reduction Programs provide syringe and naloxone access as well as referrals, case management, and health services. Use this interactive map to see what options are near you.

If you are a person who uses drugs in the state of Michigan and you are unable to access clean syringes through pharmacies, syringe exchange programs or online marketplaces you can access supplies through NEXT’s mail-based program.

MICHIGAN’S GOOD SAMARITAN LAW

Michigan’s Good Samaritan law prevents drug possession charges against those that seek medical assistance for an overdose in certain circumstances. This law makes saving lives the priority during a drug overdose, not criminal prosecutions of illegal drug users.

DRUG TREATMENT OPTIONS

MI Recovery is a simple, easy, and comprehensive resource for substance use treatment resources or recovery support. This service is specific to West Michigan.

DRUG USER ORGANIZING

The Urban Survivors Union is a national drug users union mobilizing against the war on drugs. Check out their wealth of resources including #reframetheblame a campaign against drug induced homicide laws.

NALOXONE FOR ORGANIZATIONS

If you are an organization that wants to provide naloxone to constituents, MDHHS has created this simple order form.

GRAND RAPIDS RED PROJECT

The Grand Rapids Red Project (GRRP) is made up of community members who are passionate advocates and activists in the fight against HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and accidental overdose. GRRP is NEXT Naloxone’s Michigan affiliate partner.

ONLINE TRAININGS

Four overdose training videos from Grand Rapids Red Project specifically targeted toward community members, health centers, law enforcement, and recovery centers.