After two weeks of training, members of the Starke County Mobile Response Team are ready to respond to calls.
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary said Mobile Response Team members responded to the first overdose call on Monday on their first day of operation.
Those involved in the team include a recovery specialist, an EMT/Paramedic and a police officer. They all respond to an overdose incident. The EMT/Paramedic assesses the patient and provides treatment while the police officer is there for security. The recovery specialist then meets with the overdose patient to discuss needs and rehabilitation measures. The specialist may be someone who is a former addict who is at least two years sober who is qualified to give life-saving advice.
Those involved in the team will be paid through a grant obtained by Healthlinc.
The Starke County Commissioners approved the Memorandum of Understanding documents this week between the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and Starke County EMS with Healthlinc.
