Front row: Luke Dahl (fireman), Jim Oberholtz (fireman), Toni Salazar, LyVandr Salazar, and a Representative of the Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition. Back row: Brian Rumple (fireman), Deputy Blake Michelsen (Guthrie County Sheriff’s Department), Travis Corder (Casey Fire Department Chief), Ann Breeding (Steps of Hope Iowa), Shannon Mullen Haus (Callyn’s Crusaders), Leland Acker (Casey City Council Member) and Nicholas Lindberg (City of Casey Mayor).
Special to the Times Vedette
On Nov. 11, the Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition and Ann Breeding with Steps of Hope Iowa, along with Shannon Mullen Haus with Callyn’s Crusaders, placed a Narcan box outside of the Casey Fire Department.
With fentanyl use on the rise, access to a Narcan box could mean life or death. These kits are available for anyone who needs access for themselves or family/friends.
Those with questions about Narcan boxes can reach out to Ann Breeding of “Steps of Hope Iowa” via Facebook. She lost her son to overdose when he was 6 months sober and relapsed.
Those interested can also contact Shannon Mullen Haus, Callyn’s Crusaders, who also lost her son to overdose. He was 3 months sober when he relapsed. She is a Casey native and Adair citizen and city council member. The Facebook Group: “Callyn’s Crusaders” can provide further information.
For more information on getting help for addiction, visit the Steps of Hope Iowa Facebook page.