Christian County Sheriff's Office Addiction Outreach Program

07/23/2026

It’s a beautiful day and what better weather to start your new beginning!!!

Please call or text 217-825-0669

If you or someone you know needs help

We also have FREE Narcan and resource education available. Just ask or come into the Christian County Jail lobby.
Also available at Liberty Counseling

We hope everyone has a terrific week at the Christian County Fair!

Be safe and remember we are here for you!

07/15/2026

The following business have posted they are hiring and we would just like to put them out here for our community to see.

Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehab

Taco Gr**go

Charro Mexican Restaurant

Shadow Box

If you or someone you know is struggling and needs assistance please reach out by calling or texting 217-825-0669

We are here to help.

06/26/2026

Christian County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce:

20 souls were saved last night at the Christian County Jail. 8 women and 12 men were baptized. Chief Jim Baker and Jail Administrator Cecil Polley attended the service led by Jimmy and Amy Palmer. While the men and women know their souls are saved, they also recognize there is still a price to pay for the actions that brought them to jail. Congratulations and God’s blessings to all who participated.

06/09/2026

Recovery is a highly individualized, long-term process. Rather than a strict "cure," it is a journey of managing symptoms, developing healthy coping mechanisms, and improving overall health and wellness. While addiction is a chronic disease that alters the brain, a large majority of individuals achieve full remission with help.

Let us be your first step for help

Call or text 217-825-0669

06/04/2026

We can help you get this medication and start your path to better living!

Suboxone: The Facts for Our Community
What is Suboxone?
• A prescription medication used to treat opioid use disorder.
• It contains two active ingredients: buprenorphine and naloxone.
• It is recognized globally as a life-saving tool for recovery.
Why Do Doctors Prescribe It?
• Stops Withdrawal: It relieves the severe physical sickness of quitting opioids.
• Reduces Cravings: It quiets the constant mental urge to use again.
• Prevents Overdose: It acts as a shield, blocking other dangerous drugs from affecting the brain.
Common Myths vs. Facts
• Myth: "Using Suboxone is just replacing one addiction with another."
• Fact: Addiction is chaotic and destructive. Suboxone is a controlled, medical treatment that stabilizes the brain so a person can function normally.
• Myth: "Suboxone is easy to abuse."
• Fact: The ingredient naloxone prevents misuse. If someone tries to crush and inject the medication, it triggers immediate, severe withdrawal sickness.
Critical Safety Guidelines
• Do Not Mix: Combining Suboxone with alcohol or anti-anxiety meds (benzodiazepines) can cause fatal breathing failure.
• Proper Storage: It must be locked away safely. Accidental swallowing by children or pets is a life-threatening emergency.
• Dental Care: Rinse with water after the film dissolves to protect tooth enamel.
How It Helps the Whole Community
• Saves Lives: It drastically lowers overdose death rates.
• Restores Families: It allows individuals to return to work, school, and parenting.
• Reduces Crime: Medical stability reduces the need for illegal street drugs.

06/04/2026

https://www.addicted.org/addiction/opioids/

If you need help here are some resources or you can reach out to us by a text or call to 217-825-0669

You can do this!!!

Guides on opioid addiction including signs and symptoms, withdrawal, overdose response, medication-assisted treatment, long-term effects, and recovery options.

06/03/2026

If you are struggling we are here to help

05/13/2026

Just a reminder to come out and learn about our program as well as support local vendors and the Christian County Animal Shelter.

Come out and see us and learn about our program on May 16th at Taylorville Park

We can help!!!!

05/08/2026

National Correctional Officers Week 2026 is observed from Sunday, May 3, to Saturday, May 9, 2026.

This week honors the dedication, professionalism, and courage of correctional staff who maintain security in jails and prisons, often working out of public view to ensure safety.

Those of us with the Outreach Program would like to say Thank You to those men and women that keep those safe behind locked doors.

04/09/2026

The weather is getting beautiful, isn’t it time your life does too?!

We are here to help.

If you or someone you know is looking for help with addiction or mental health or anything please call or text 217-825-0669

We are a no judgment no legal consequences program and are just here to help. You will not be asked any questions except what information is needed to get you the help you need.

Here is to beautiful weather and a beautiful life. ANYTHING is possible