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About the "Your Story Matters" Opioid Overdose Prevention Communications Campaign

The "Your Story Matters" communications campaign was developed by the Kane County Health Department to raise awareness of the opioid epidemic and inform individuals currently using opioids of the risk of overdose and resources that can help while prioritizing harm reduction, humanity, and compassion. Framed around the concept that every person has a unique and inspirational story to share, KCHD has developed a series of videos highlighting the testimonies of people with close ties to the epidemic.

The ongoing crisis impacts people of all ages, genders, races and socioeconomic statuses. “Your Story Matters” intends to reach Kane County residents of all demographics including those with substance use disorders, family members, fellow community members, and first responders and healthcare personnel.

Please contact phdopioidinfo@kanecountyil.gov with any questions about the campaign.

Articles

8/21/24, Kane County Chronicle Special Section - Opioids, Naloxone and You

7/22/24, Daily Herald - Kane Health Department gives out free naloxone to stop overdose deaths

6/5/24, Daily Herald - Counties remain commited to battling opioid epidemic
5/24/24, Kane County Health Department Partners with Kane County Cougars to Promote Opioid Overdose Prevention Efforts
5/6/24, Fox Valley Magazine - Kane County Health Department Unveils "Your Story Matters" Opioid Awareness Campaign
5/3/24, CBS News - Kane Co. launches campaign raising awareness about opioid epidemic
4/28/24, Kane County Chronicle - Kane County video campaign lets people struggling with addiction tell their stories
4/26/24, Chicago Tribune - Stories, and the faces behind them, matter in the battle against opioid abuse
4/25/24, Chicago Tribune - Kane County launches new opioid awareness campaign

4/24/24, County of Kane - Kane County Health Department Unveils “Your Story Matters” Opioid Awareness Campaign

Financial Support

These services are funded in full or in part through a State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant (TI085769) to the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.