Linking Efforts Against Drugs (LEAD)

A Text-A-Tip - A 24/7 anonymous text crisis hotline offering emotional support for middle school and high school youth. The Organization offers the only text hotline in the country that is fully anonymous, and that is supported by teams of licensed mental health counselors. B Overdose Education & Naloxone Distribution - Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an easy-to-use, lifesaving antidote to reverse opiate overdose due to prescription narcotics morphine, codeine, oxycodone, Vicodin or heroin. The Organization offers two types of Naloxone trainings: The first training is individual training that is intended for individuals who would like to be trained as an overdose responder. At this training, participants learn signs and symptoms of an overdose, how to use Naloxone, and complete the paperwork necessary to have a Naloxone kit sent to them. The second training is trainer training which is intended for individuals who would like to not only be trained as overdose responders, but who would like to be able to train others. C Technical Assistance and Coaching - Assists other organizations achieve goals and make a greater impact through evaluations, data gathering, data analysis, capacity building, strategic planning and implementation. D Smart Recovery - A science-based addiction recovery support group where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery through mutual-help face-to-face meetings & services. E Think Inside the Box - The Speak Up Prevention Coalition has launched a safe and secure collection and disposal program for unused medications called Think Inside the Box. The initiative represents a collaborative effort among Speak Up partners, including The Village of Lake Bluff, City of Lake Forest, and the Lake Bluff Police Department.