SAFE STATIONS

I am not sure about other parts of the US or world but here in the State of New Hampshire in USA, a trend started late 2016 where EVERY Fire Station in Manchester, NH and then in Nashua, NH was designated a SAFE STATION. What does that mean? It means that at ANYTIME day or night, if a person goes to the Fire Station they would be assessed by a fire fighter. If their condition warrants medical attention right away then an ambulance is called and that person is brought to the local Emergency Department for urgent medical treatment. If the person is medically stable but needs intervention for substance misuse treatment then the local treatment center on contract is called and that person is brought directly to the treatment center. NO ARRESTS. NO LEGAL IMPLICATIONS. Any drug paraphernalia, drugs or weapons are confiscated, obviously, and handed over to the local police for disposal. NO ARRESTS for amounts that do not implicate an intent to distribute. This was one way to help the opioid crisis since the Emergency Rooms were becoming overwhelmed and unable to handle the volume of people asking for help or needing intervention. Find out where the SAFE STATIONS are near you and take advantage! It is truly one of the best ways to get someone help.