Texas HHS Expands Pilot Program To Provide Resources For Opioid Overdose Survivors

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is expanding its Texas Targeted Opioid Response (TTOR) Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Emergency Response pilot program into the Austin area. TTOR uses emergency response services to connect opioid overdose survivors to integrated services needed for long-term recovery. These services include providing individuals, their families, and supportive allies with overdose reversal medication, as well as information on how to reverse an overdose. Those served are offered same-day initiation of medications used to treat opioid use disorder and alleviate withdrawal symptoms. Paramedics and peer recovery coaches also provide ongoing support to individuals . . .