Harm Reduction Program

The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department, through funding from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), offers a Harm Reduction Program.

The goal of the Harm Reduction Program is to reduce the harm of injection drug use by:

Providing clean needles and safe disposal of used needles
Offering testing and access of treatment for sexually transmitted and bloodborne diseases such as hepatitis B and C, syphilis , gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV.
Linking SSP participants to treatment programs
Assisting SSP participants to community resources to meet basic needs
Providing Narcan to reduce the risk of overdose deaths

If you or someone you know need additional support, fill out this survey to referral them to the harm reduction program.

Referral form

Report an overdose, fill out this survey. No personal information is required.

Report an overdose

Where can you find Narcan?

Host a Narcan Distribution Box

Resources:

FREE NARCAN KITS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY!

Narcan distribution boxes are located:

Archer Country Store- 7567 Michigan Ave, Thompsonville, MI 49683
Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN)- 2804 Benzie Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616
Benzie Bus- 14150 US-31, Beulah, MI 49617
BLDHD Benzie Office-outside the main entrance
BLDHD Leelanau Office- in the lobby
Leland Township Library-203 Cedar St, Leland, MI 49654
Elberta United Methodist Church- 555 Lincoln Avenue, Elberta, MI 49628
First Congregational Church of Frankfort- 431 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635
Frankfort United Methodist Church- 537 Crystal Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635
Jacobson Marina- 15 4th St Frankfort, MI 49635
Leelanau Christian Neighbors (LCN)- 7322 E Duck Lake Rd, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
“The Barn” at First Congregational Church of Benzonia- 901 Barber St Benzonia, MI 49616
The Leelanau Group Real Estate Group- 9104 S Kasson St, Cedar, MI 49621

How does Narcan work?

We're thrilled to have a life-saving program aimed at combatting opioid overdoses in our community. Our Narcan boxes, strategically placed in areas, contain this vital medication that can reverse the effects of an overdose. Together, we can make a difference and save lives. For more information, to host a Narcan distribution box, or to enroll in the SSP, contact Jamie at 231-882-6366 or Jleyland@bldhd.org

Benzie Office

6051 Frankfort Hwy, Ste 100
Benzonia, MI 49616

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 882-4409(231) 882-4409
Fax: (231) 882-2204

Leelanau County
Health Services

7401 E Duck Lake Rd., Ste 100
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 256-0200(231) 256-0200
Fax: (231) 882-0143

Leelanau County
Environmental Services

8527 E. Government Center Dr. Suite LL-007
Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 256-0201(231) 256-0200
Fax: (231) 256-0225

For Media Contacts

Please direct all media inquiries to:
Rachel Pomeroy, Public Information Officer
Phone: 231-882-6085
bldhd@bldhd.org

MIChild, Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan Plan

Free or low-cost health insurance for families. We can help you apply!
Call 1-833-674-2159 or apply online at MI Bridges

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