Hardin County Quick Response Team warns of another spike in overdoses

The Hardin County Quick Response Team says another spike in overdoses has been seen in the area.

According to the QRT, three known overdoses were reported within 24 hours this week. The QRT encourages anybody who is currently struggling with substance use disorder, or knows somebody who is, to reach out to the Quick Response Team.

“Whether it’s housing, or you need to get your driver’s license, or maybe you need to try to find a job, or you need a car, or you need tattoo removal, or you need an outfit to go to court in, or you need clothes, or a job resume to try to get a job, or something as simple as a food bank, and the list can go on and on and on,” said Hardin County Chief Deputy Coroner and Quick Response Team Supervisor Shana Norton.

The QRT recently hosted its first training event for residents interested in joining the team, and an additional training event is in the works.

“This is obviously a new thing for all of us, and we want to just be able to have those that want to be a part of it kind of prepared, so that way when we do call our team and we have to go out and knock on doors, people that are wanting to join the team will be able to know what to expect,” Norton said.

Visit the Quick Response Team – Hardin County Facebook page to get connected with the QRT.