Overdose Prevention & Support
Prevention through access to life-saving supplies and resources
Overdose Prevention
Overdose prevention is an evidence-based, community-driven approach that equips people who use drugs with life-saving tools, information, and support to reduce risk and prevent fatal overdoses. Rooted in public health and guided by lived experience, overdose prevention meets people where they are—especially in underserved communities—and supports individuals and families in making their own informed choices about health, safety, and well-being.
In Michigan, overdose prevention is also supported by Michigan’s Good Samaritan Law, which protects people from certain drug possession charges when they seek medical help during an overdose. This law ensures that saving lives comes first.
Local Access Points for Overdose Prevention Supplies
Vending machines in the area make it easier for people to stay safe and get help when needed. They are required to provide Narcan/Naloxone, a medication that can reverse an overdose, and also offer other helpful supplies, such as fentanyl and xylazine drug testing strips, medication disposal bags, first aid kits and CPR face shields, safe sex kits (Wear One), and menstrual products.
The map below shows substance use resources in Barry and Eaton Counties, including access points for supplies, education, and treatment.
- Prescription Take-Back Locations
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services
- Substance Use Disorder Recovery Services
- Substance Use Disorder Youth Support
- Narcan Distribution Sites (Free & Paid)
- Wrap-Around Services
- Substance Use Disorder Prevention Services
- Syringe Service Programs
Barry County
Barry-Eaton District HD*
M-F, 8AM - 4:30PM (Closed 12-12:30PM)
330 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings
*Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips available
Barry County Community Mental Health Authority (BCCMHA)
M-F, 8AM - 5PM
500 Barfield Dr., Hastings
Barry County Serenity Club
Every Day, 9AM - 8PM
301 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings
Cherry Health - Barry Community Health Center
M-Th, 7AM - 5PM | F, 7:30AM - 4:30PM
200 S. Boltwood St., Hastings
Corewell Health & Wellness Center
M-Th, 5AM - 7PM | F, 5AM - 1PM | Sat, 8AM - 12PM
1005 W. Green St., Hastings
Hastings Public Library
M-Th, 9AM - 8PM | F, 9AM - 6PM | Sat, 9AM - 3PM
227 E. State St., Hastings
Eaton County
Barry-Eaton District HD*
M-F, 8AM - 4:30PM (Closed 12-12:30PM)
1033 Healthcare Dr., Charlotte
*Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips available
Budget Inn
Accessible 24/7
1505 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids
Delta Township District Library*
M-Th, 10AM - 8PM | F, 10AM - 6PM | Sat, 10AM - 4PM
5130 Davenport Dr., Lansing
*Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips available
Dollar General
Every Day, 8AM - 10PM
900 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids
Dorothy Hull Library - Windsor Township*
T, Th, F 10AM - 6PM | Wed, 10AM - 8PM | Sat, 10AM - 2PM
405 W. Jefferson St., Dimondale
*Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips available
Eaton County Sheriff Department Lobby*
Accessible 24/7
1052 Independence Blvd., Charlotte
*Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips available
First Presbyterian Church*
M-Th, 10AM - 9PM | F-Sat, 10AM - 5PM | Sun, 1PM - 5PM
162 N. Bridge St., Dimondale
*Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips available
Grand Ledge Area Fire Department*
Accessible 24/7
500 N. Clinton St., Grand Ledge
*Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips available
Grand Ledge Area Public Library*
M-Th, 10AM - 9PM | F-Sat, 10AM - 5PM | Sun, 1PM - 4PM
131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge
*Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips available
Nico's Pub & Grille*
Sun - Th, 11AM - 11PM | F, 11AM - 1AM | Sat, 11AM - 2AM
117 S. Bridge St., Dimondale
*Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips available
Old School Village Apt
Accessible 24/7
301 Horatio St., Charlotte
Potterville City Hall*
M-F, 8:30AM - 5PM
319 N. Nelson St. Potterville
*Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips available
SIREN Eaton Shelter*
M-F, 9AM - 5PM
520 Robinson St., Charlotte
*Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips available
University of Olivet*
Every Day, 8AM - 5PM
320 S. Main St., Olivet
*Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips available
Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Teams
The Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Teams in Eaton and Barry counties bring community partners together to better understand and prevent overdose deaths. Eaton County established its OFR Team in 2023, followed by Barry County in 2024. Each county conducts approximately two to three reviews per year. Since their inception, Eaton County has completed 10 reviews and Barry County has completed 5 (as of March 2026).
Case abstraction is conducted by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) epidemiologist with support from the local Medical Examiner’s Offices, including the Western Michigan Medical Examiner’s Office in Barry County and the U of M Sparrow Medical Examiner’s Office in Eaton County. Reviews examine multiple sources of information such as toxicology reports, medical history, criminal justice history, and social factors to better understand the circumstances surrounding each overdose death.
Findings and recommendations from these reviews are shared with local action teams to inform prevention strategies, including the Substance Use Action Team (SUAT) in Eaton County and the Opioid-Methamphetamine Workgroup in Barry County.
OFR Annual Reports
OFR Annual Reports summarize the work of the Overdose Fatality Review teams each fiscal year, including key statistics and recommendations developed during OFR meetings to help guide local overdose prevention efforts.
Funders of Programs and Services
BEDHD is committed to reducing the harm of opioid overdose in our district by providing resources and education. Funds for harm reduction supplies are provided via State Opioid Response Grants and in partnership with Mid State Health Network and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Local Overdose Data-to-Action Grant. Narcan is provided through the State of Michigan. Wear One is a long-standing program at BEDHD.
[Page Last Updated: 3/5/2026]