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S.O.S - Stop Opioids Stearns

S.O.S means help is needed and help is on the way. Opioid misuse has touched too many lives, but together we can change that story in Stearns County by starting the conversation.

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Opioid Education

Clear information about what opioids are, risks and how dependence develops

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Fentanyl Awareness

Facts to help you recognize the danger

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Narcan Access

Overdose reversal resources available to anyone who may need them.

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Family Prevention Tools

Guidance on safe storage, communication strategies, and protecting those you care about.

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Connect With Help and Prevention Resources

Supporting communities across Stearns County with trusted local guidance

Stop Opioid Stearns is a community-driven initiative focused on opioid misuse prevention, harm reduction and recovery resources. Whether you’re looking for immediate help, wanting to understand the risks of opioid use, or seeking tools to protect your family, you’ll find information and resources here designed to meet you where you are. Opioids impact individuals, families, schools, and workplaces throughout our Stearns County communities, and this initiative has been created to support all who seek to understand this public health issue.


You can expect straightforward information, access to local crisis resources, and clear next steps whether you need help now or want to learn how to prevent harm. This site connects you with resources that reflect the support available across Stearns County by committed local health partners working together.


Stop Opioids Stearns reinforces that recovery is possible for anyone and that help is available when you’re ready. Every resource here is built to encourage action, provide comfort, and guide you toward a path forward.



Explore the resources that fit your situation and lead you to a healthier future.

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Understanding Your Pathways to Help

Whether you’re facing a crisis, looking to understand the facts, or searching for ways to keep your family safe, each pathway is designed to respond to different needs with accuracy and compassion. The site is structured so you can move quickly to the information that matters most whether that is general information, prevention strategies, or intervention.



Stop Opioids Stearns connects you with tools created collaboratively with local health partners and supported by Stearns County Opioid Settlement funding. You’ll have access to safe storage practices, recovery support, drug information sheets and other resources created for real life in our communities.

Grounded in Local Commitment and Care

Stop Opioids Stearns was built specifically for the people and communities in Stearns County. This initiative reflects shared responsibility and the belief that every person deserves access to accurate information and compassionate support. It is not about judgement – it is about showing up with resources that work.


The work here is ongoing, informed by collaboration with local partners and funded through settlement dollars dedicated to addressing the opioid crisis. Every tool, fact sheet, and contact has been selected to serve real families facing real challenges, and every message is framed with care and respect for the courage it takes to ask for help.