Union, SC is a small rural community with less than 30,000 residents within the county lines. Over the last few years Fentanyl has taken someone from everyone. The addicts who are still among the living have still lost their lives in a sense, having given up everything in pursuit of their next dose, never knowing if it will be their last.
Opiate addicts are typically prescribed Suboxone or Subutex to combat their cravings and withdrawal symptoms, or they can go to a clinic each day to get their dose of methadone. The problem with Fentanyl is taking Suboxone or Subutex actually makes their symptoms much worse. It is called Precipital Withdrawal and to call it unbearable is an understatement. But the residents of Union must travel 30 miles to reach one of the clinics in surrounding counties, and these clinics have very limited hours of operation, which makes getting effective treatment for their addiction almost impossible.
We want to start a daily ride service roundtrip to one of the clinics in neighboring counties. It will be called the Clinic Connection and will pick up riders at a location and time which will be determined based on the needs of the community. Based on the amount of people who join, more locations and times will be added. Our focus is getting treatment to those who want it before it is too late. Where there is life there is still hope.
You can help by showing your support in any of the following ways: message us directly and add your name to the waiting list, make a donation, or talk to the leaders in the community and tell them that Union needs this service. We are currently awaiting a response from the IRS regarding our 501(c)(3) status, once approved we can begin applying for grants, but until then this organization depends on donations for funding, so if you are able to give, please do so we can continue to fight for the needs of Union County.
Thank You.
