799 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292
FROST Community Resources
Harm Reduction
What is harm reduction? Harm reduction includes any behaviors, policies, programs and procedures that reduce the potential harm of a risky behavior. You probably practice harm reduction strategies every day without even knowing it. Seatbelts in cars, expiration dates on food, and wearing sunscreen when you go to the beach or pool are all examples of harm reduction.
When it comes to drug use, harm reduction includes a variety of things that reduce the risk of overdose and reduce the risks of infections, illness, and other dangers posed as a result of drug use. Harm reduction does NOT condone drug use but encourages any positive change. That could be anything from using drugs differently or less often, not sharing supplies, and carrying Naloxone, all the way up to choosing to abstain from drug use completely. According to research by the Centers for Disease Control, people who participate in harm reduction activities are 5 times mores likely to seek help for their drug use than those who do not.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has a Drug User Health Resource Guide that contains vital information for harm reduction, health services, food and housing resources and more.
For more local information on harm reduction, please contact:
Twin City Harm Reuction Collective
639 South Green Street, Winston Salem
Twincityhrc@gmail.com
336-529-4492
https://www.tchrc.org/
Naloxone
The overdose reversal drug. Narcan is a brand-name of Naloxone. Comes in the form of a nasal spray or intramuscular injection. North Carolina has a Standing Order for Naloxone that makes it available without a prescription. For more information, visit https://naloxonesaves.org/
Where to Get Naloxone
Forsyth County Department of Public Health
799 N. Highland Avenue, Winston Salem
336-703-3100
Cost: free
Most Forsyth County Pharmacies
Locations vary
Cost: varies depending on insurance and whether Naloxone is in nasal or intramuscular form.
Online/Delivered to You
https://nextdistro.org/
https://www.naloxoneexchange.com/
Cost: varies by site and location.
Drug Detoxification Services (also known as Detox)
Where a person can go to be monitored and safe while they go through the period of withdrawals, pain and adjustments that happen when a person stops using drugs and those drugs are leaving their body. The detox process can take anywhere from 1-3 weeks to complete depending on which substances a person using, their level of tolerance, and individual health conditions/bodily function.
Where to Go for Detox Services in Forsyth County
ARCA (Addiction Recovery Care Association
1931 Union Cross Road, Winston Salem
336-784-9470 (call before going to their location)
High Point Regional Hospital
601 N. Elm Street, High Point
336-878-6000
Daymark Recovery Services - Lexington
1104 S. Main Street, Suite A, Lexington
336-242-2450
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health
Note: Only accepts patients with dual diagnosis of mental health and Substance Use Disorder.
3637 Old Vineyard Road, Winston Salem
336-794-3550
Drug Treatment Services
There are multiple methods and options for people seeking treatment for their Substance Use Disorder. The most effective methods involve treatment of the whole person including physical, mental and emotional health as well as addressing needs such as housing, food insecrurity, employment, and social factors. Some treatment facilities are in-patient or residential, whereas others are outpatient. Some are abstinence based (not utilizing any type of medication) and other use various forms of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) to help keep a person stable and prevent/limit cravings to use drugs. There is no "one-sie-fits-all" approach to treating Substance Use Disorder. Determining Factors include financieal rsources and health insurance status as well as the individual's personal needs and preferences.
Please use this helpful guide from More Powerful NC to help choose between treatment options.
24/7 Substance Use and Crisis Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Line: 800-273-8255
- Never Use Alone: 800-484-3731
- Partners Behavioral Help Crisis Line: 888-235-4673
- Novant Behavioral Health Crisis Line: 1-800-718-3550
- Daymark Recovery Crisis Line: 866-275-9552
- Hope4NC Helpline: 1-855-587-3463
Support Groups
Support groups exist for individuals recovering from Substance Use Disorder as well as their families. Please explore the following options to find something that might be a good fit for you and a loved one.
For Individuals
- Green Tree Peer Center
- 930 South Broad Street, Winston Salem
- 336-429-4086
- https://www.greentreepeersupport.org/
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- SMART Recovery
- Recovery Dharma
- Celebrate Recovery
- Women For Sobriety
- Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)
- LifeRing
- In the Rooms (online only meetings, 24/7/365)
Community Resources
In addition to substance use resources, please check out our Community Resources Map to find things like housing, financiel, childcare, clothing and other resources you may need.
Public Health
Social Services
741 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3800
Fax: 336-727-2842
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3800
Fax: 336-727-2842
Bridges to Hope
725 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-776-3255
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-776-3255
Behavioral Health Services
650 Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-2600
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-2600
Communicable Disease
24/7 Phone Line
336-409-0357
336-409-0357
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