Community Paramedicine to Help People Who Use Substances: Fact Sheet
Community paramedicine programs empower emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to intervene and activate community resources for individuals who may benefit from substance use disorder (SUD) treatment or other services, such as naloxone dispensing.
In partnership with the Center for U.S. Policy, Community Impact NC has created Community Paramedicine to Help People Who Use Substances: Fact Sheet.
This document highlights characteristics of successful community paramedicine programs supporting people who use substances.