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Boyle County's overdose deaths fell from 17 in 2023 to 10 in 2024, but fentanyl was still the drug most often involved statewide. Medication for opioid use disorder is the standard of care and Kentucky Medicaid covers it. New Vista runs treatment in Danville. Here is how to start.
Fentanyl is the reason a pill bought in Boyle County is far more dangerous than it used to be, and it is also the reason treatment has changed: medication works, and it is available here. Boyle County's overdose deaths fell sharply last year, which is what happens when treatment and naloxone reach people. If fentanyl is part of your life, the path forward starts with one call.
What Boyle County's numbers show
Boyle County Fiscal Court minutes from August 2025 record overdose deaths falling from 17 in 2023 to 10 in 2024, with local officials crediting the county's EMS Community Crisis Co-Response team. The state's 2024 fatality report puts Boyle County's total at 10 overdose deaths, an age-adjusted rate of 30.8 per 100,000 — just below Kentucky's statewide rate of 32.0.
Statewide, fentanyl was involved in 878 overdose deaths in 2024 — 62.3% of the total — and 93.6% of those deaths also involved another drug.
Medication is the standard of care
The National Institute on Drug Abuse describes medication for opioid use disorder as the standard of care and reports that people treated with methadone or buprenorphine are less likely to die or overdose than people who go without.
- Buprenorphine — a daily tablet or film, prescribable in a clinic or doctor's office.
- Methadone — dispensed daily at a certified opioid treatment program.
- Naltrexone — blocks opioid receptors, but only after full detox.
Medication works best alongside counseling, and it can continue safely through pregnancy under medical care. Ask a clinician which option fits.
Where to get care in Danville
New Vista is the community behavioral health provider for Boyle and 16 other central Kentucky counties. Its Boyle County Anchor Center at 3998 S Danville Bypass, Danville, KY 40422 offers outpatient substance use counseling, intensive outpatient care, medication-assisted recovery, and recovery support — with walk-in intakes on weekday mornings and afternoons.
New Vista does not turn people away for inability to pay, and its 24-hour helpline is 1-800-928-8000. The county's EMS crisis co-response team also works alongside it to reach people after an overdose.
Naloxone and harm reduction
Fentanyl is lethal in tiny amounts and is often pressed into counterfeit pills, so everyone using opioids should carry naloxone and the people around them should know how to use it.
- Certified Kentucky pharmacies can dispense naloxone without a separate prescription under the state's standing physician protocol.
- The state maintains a naloxone locator of participating pharmacies, and New Vista can point you to local options.
Naloxone cannot hurt someone who is not overdosing. If you are unsure, give it and call 911.
Paying for treatment
Kentucky Medicaid covers medically necessary treatment for opioid use disorder for eligible members, including medication and counseling. If you are uninsured, New Vista can still serve you — ask about the sliding fee scale.
How to start today
- If someone is unresponsive or breathing slowly, call 911 and give naloxone if you have it. For a crisis, call or text 988.
- Call or text (800) 653-9376 to talk through options with a treatment specialist — free and without obligation:
Calling is free; the referral service is paid for by treatment providers.
- Call New Vista's 24-hour helpline at 1-800-928-8000, or walk in to 3998 S Danville Bypass during intake hours.
- Ask about starting buprenorphine this week — many programs can begin treatment the same day.
Fentanyl use disorder is treatable, and Danville has providers ready to start. The first call is the hardest part.
Emergency and crisis lines
Call 911 first if someone is unresponsive, breathing slowly, or turning blue. For a mental health or substance use crisis that is not a medical emergency, call or text 988, the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
This page is general health information, not medical advice. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any facility named above.
Last updated: Mon Oct 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Frequently asked questions
How is Boyle County doing on overdose deaths?
Better. Boyle County Fiscal Court recorded overdose deaths falling from 17 in 2023 to 10 in 2024, and credits its EMS Community Crisis Co-Response team for part of the drop. The state's 2024 fatality report puts the county's rate at 30.8 per 100,000, just below Kentucky's 32.0.
What medications treat opioid use disorder?
The FDA has approved methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone for opioid use disorder. Per NIDA, people treated with methadone or buprenorphine are less likely to die or overdose than people who get no medication, and medication works best alongside counseling.
Where can I get treatment in Danville?
New Vista's Boyle County Anchor Center is at 3998 S Danville Bypass in Danville, with outpatient substance use counseling, intensive outpatient care, medication-assisted recovery, and recovery support. Walk-in intakes run on weekday mornings and afternoons, and its 24-hour helpline is 1-800-928-8000.
Where can I get naloxone near Danville?
Certified Kentucky pharmacies can dispense naloxone without a separate prescription under the state's standing physician protocol. The Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy keeps a naloxone locator of participating pharmacies at FindNaloxoneNowKY.org, and New Vista can point you to local options.
Who do I call in an opioid emergency in Danville?
If someone is unresponsive, breathing slowly, or turning blue, call 911 and give naloxone if you have it. For a mental health or substance use crisis that is not a medical emergency, call or text 988, or call New Vista's 24-hour helpline at 1-800-928-8000.