Delaware flags at half-staff Wednesday for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

Flags are lowered to half-staff in Delaware on Wednesday to recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, Gov. John Carney announced.

Flags are currently at half-staff through this week to honor Thomas “Tommy” Berry III, a 23-year-old logistic technician for Sussex County’s Emergency Medical Services and a volunteer firefighter/EMT with Georgetown and Ellendale fire companies. He died Aug. 13 after stopping to help a driver who had crashed into a utility pole on Route 9.

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is dedicated to educating the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs, according to the DEA.

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To assist those in need, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services offers several avenues for support:

• 911 : In cases of overdose or medical emergencies, dial or text 911.
• Delaware 211 : Dial 2-1-1 or visit delaware211.org for free, confidential assistance in multiple languages.
• Delaware Hope Line : Call 1-833-9-HOPEDE (1-833-946-7333) for 24/7 access to resources, support, and crisis assistance.
• Bridge Clinics : Explore treatment services and resources in Delaware and neighboring states. In-person assessments are available at locations in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties.
• Treatment Connection : Find nearby treatment providers at TreatmentConnection.com .
• 988 : For immediate crisis support, dial 988.
• Narcan Training and OpiRescueDE App : Information on Narcan training and accessing medication is available online .

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware flags at half-staff Wednesday for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day