Real results from our Programming
The A Way Out Program
Prescription Drug Disposal
Prescription Drug Disposal
People that have wanted and received help for substance use disorder from the A Way Out program since June 2016.
Prescription Drug Disposal
Prescription Drug Disposal
Prescription Drug Disposal
86,089 pounds since 2012
In a partnership with SWALCO, the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County and the Lake County Sheriffs department, we have collected $5,165,340 in potential illegal use opioids from Lake County residents
Naloxone Saves
Prescription Drug Disposal
Naloxone Saves
Lives that have been saved by Law Enforcement with Naloxone in Lake County since Christmas Day 2014
About Us
The Initiative
The Initiative
The Initiative
The Lake County Opioid Initiative is a countywide collaborative dedicated to reducing and ending overdose and supporting individuals using opioids through our network of public and private member organizations.
Along the way, we have won numerous national and state awards and been recognized as a subject matter expert by other coalitions around the country.
Our History
The Initiative
The Initiative
Due to the severe nature of the overdose crisis, in 2013, a group of local stakeholders developed a comprehensive opioid prevention strategy for Lake County. Several groups, including Nicasa Behavioral Health Services, Live4Lali, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Round Lake Park Police Department, worked together to develop the outline for the opioid prevention plan – considered a model for Illinois and for the nation by the Obama White House.
Our Mission
The Initiative
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop, implement, evaluate, and sustain a multi-strategy county-wide effort to prevent opioid use, addiction, overdose, and death.
CONTRIBUTE
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission. We are a 501c3 according to IRS standards and regulations.
