Additional resources being added to Harm Reduction Kiosks 09.05.25
September 5, 2025
Additional resources being added to Harm Reduction Kiosks
MOBILE, Ala. — At the end of last year, the Mobile County Health Department’s (MCHD) Overdose Prevention Program worked with LTS Health on a project to supply kiosks across the community to offer free naloxone kits and condoms, enhancing community health. The project has continued to expand in 2025.
“The MCHD Overdose Prevention Program is proud to continue the Harm Reduction Kiosks project, thanks to the generous support of our partners,” said Danielle Simpson, the Overdose Prevention Program director. “We have received 504 doses of Narcan nasal spray from the Alabama Department of Public Health and are awaiting the shipment of 300 gun locks from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help prevent tragedies and promote wellness.
“These resources will enhance access for community members as part of our ongoing commitment to safety, prevention, and recovery support. As we observe Recovery Month, we stand with individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges, reaffirming our dedication to fostering a healthier and safer community for all.”
Dr. Kevin Michaels, Health Officer for Mobile County, pointed out there are more than 25,000 Veterans living in Mobile County. He said the impact of the community is even larger when including the Veterans’ family members.
“Thank you to the Veteran Affairs for the initial donation of gun locks to support our Veterans and their family,” said Dr. Michaels, who is a U.S. Army veteran. “The medical community sees firearm injuries in 9-year-olds and younger. The lock prevents the accidental firing of the weapon or creating a pause in the decision to cause self-harm.”
The kiosks are located at B-Bob’s Bar (213 Conti Street in Mobile), Vista Medical (1359 Spring Hill Avenue in Mobile), Shell Health (4321 Downtowner Loop North in Mobile), Semmes Pharmacy (8985 Moffett Road in Semmes) and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinic in Citronelle (19255 North Main Street).
MCHD’s Overdose Prevention team is committed to supporting overdose prevention and harm reduction while guiding individuals through recovery options. For more information, call 251-410-6322 or send an email to OverdosePrevention@mchd.org.
In May, the mental well-being platform called CredibleMind became available to Alabama residents. It is being offered thanks to a partnership with the Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama Department of Mental Health, Jefferson County Department of Health, and Mobile County Health Department.
Dr. Michaels said Opioid use and suicide prevention education are exactly the types of situations where the CredibleMind app can be useful. To learn more, visit https://alabama.crediblemind.com/topics/suicide-and-prevention and https://alabama.crediblemind.com/resources?query=opioid&presentation=separate.