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N.C. Good Samaritan/Naloxone Access Law in North Carolina protects people who ask for help from 911, the police, or E.M.S. because they or another person is having a drug overdose. People cannot be tried in court for having small amounts of drugs or items used to take or store drugs (drug paraphernalia) if the police find the drugs or drug paraphernalia because the person was asking for help for an overdose.

Step 1. Call 911.

Step 2. Follow the 911 dispatcher’s instructions or perform chest compressions if comfortable doing so.

Step 3. Give naloxone.

Step 4. Give a second dose of naloxone in 2 to 5 minutes if there is no response to the first dose.

Seek medical attention immediately due to the risk of re-overdosing when naloxone wears off and to avoid complications

Instructions on how to prevent and overdose and to administer naloxone:

Media Contact: Andrew Mundhenk, Communications Manager (828) 694-6064.

We offer confidential medical care for teens in Henderson County, including physicals and sick care up to 21 years of age. You are welcome to see any or all of our providers, or establish care with one provider. We will always try to meet your request.

Patients are seen by appointment for clinic services, usually on the same day. Teens who are sick can be seen the same day.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

Call or text (828) 712-8246 for an appointment or to speak to the Teen Advocate Nurse about concerns or questions you have.

We offer services designed specifically for patients age 12-19. By law, many of these services are confidential and can be obtained without a parent's permission. We encourage teens to discuss their health needs with their parents or guardians. 

Teens who can't pay may qualify for free or low-cost care. Teens can pay with Medicaid or other insurance. Some of these services are free to all.  

Children and teens in schools and childcare settings should be immunized to protect themselves and others from diseases such as measles, whooping cough, meningitis and chicken pox.

Simply put, immunizations work! Watch this video to learn more.

Have you ever wondered how to find help or a community service for yourself or someone in need? Simply dial 2-1-1 from your home, office or cell phone, any time 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to learn about vital services in your community. This call is free, confidential and available in any language. United Way's 2-1-1 of Western North Carolina is a local community service information line.