Naloxone Training
Hands-on training sessions that teach individuals, families, and professionals how to recognize an overdose and properly administer NARCAN (Naloxone).
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ROOT Harm Reduction Committee
The ROOT Committee (Reducing Overdose and Opioid Threats) is dedicated to saving lives through education, prevention, and access to harm-reduction resources across Porter County. Through collaboration with healthcare partners, first responders, and community volunteers, ROOT provides tools that prevent overdose deaths and connect individuals to recovery.
About ROOT
Building a Safer, More Informed Community
ROOT works to reduce overdose fatalities by expanding public access to Naloxone, promoting safe-use education, and supporting harm-reduction initiatives countywide. The committee’s efforts align with the mission of Hub Coalition Porter County—to ensure that no one in crisis is ever far from help.
Root Committee Members
A Team Dedicated to Saving Lives
The ROOT Committee is composed of professionals and community advocates who bring experience from public health, recovery, behavioral health, and law enforcement. Together, they design and implement strategies that save lives and strengthen community resilience.
Meet the Root Project Manager
Samantha Aguilar, CAPRC II
Samantha Aguilar serves as the Project Manager for the ROOT Committee, overseeing harm-reduction programs and coordinating with state and local partners to ensure access to lifesaving resources throughout Porter County.
A Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II (CAPRC II), Samantha brings lived experience, compassion, and technical expertise to her role. She leads Naloxone training and distribution initiatives, manages overdose prevention data, and provides ongoing education to schools, businesses, and community groups. Her work ensures that harm-reduction tools are accessible, stigma-free, and backed by evidence-based best practices.
Harm Reduction Initiatives
Education, Access, and Community Support
ROOT’s harm-reduction programs focus on meeting people where they are—providing the knowledge, tools, and compassion necessary to prevent overdose and connect individuals to treatment when they’re ready.
Naloxone Distribution
ROOT partners with local agencies to maintain and restock community Naloxone boxes throughout Porter County, ensuring life-saving medication is available 24/7.
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Fentanyl Test Strips
Free and confidential access to fentanyl test strips to help individuals identify the presence of synthetic opioids and reduce accidental overdose risk.
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Together, We Can Save Lives
Want to host a training, volunteer with harm-reduction outreach, or report a Naloxone box needing restock? Connect with the ROOT Committee today. Your participation helps keep Porter County safer and more informed.
330 W. US Hwy 30, Suite B, Valparaiso, IN 46385
- 219-280-5252
- dpelc@hubcoalitionpc.org