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Austintown Today
By the People, for the People
Austintown Launches 24/7 'Care Cabinet' for Life-Saving Supplies
The new vending machine provides free access to naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and other critical health items.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Mahoning County Public Health has launched a new 'Care Cabinet' in Austintown, Ohio - a 24/7 vending machine that provides free access to naloxone, fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, wound care kits, hygiene kits, and feminine hygiene products. The machine is funded by the OneOhio Recovery Foundation and aims to help reduce overdose deaths in the community.
Why it matters
The 'Care Cabinet' is an innovative approach to expanding access to life-saving harm reduction supplies, especially in areas with high rates of substance abuse and overdose. By making these critical items freely available around the clock, the program seeks to empower the community and save lives.
The details
The 'Care Cabinet' is located outside the Mahoning County Public Health office in Austintown. It includes naloxone, which can reverse opioid overdoses, as well as fentanyl and xylazine test strips to help identify dangerous adulterants. The machine also provides wound care kits, hygiene kits, and feminine hygiene products to address broader health and wellness needs.
- The 'Care Cabinet' was officially launched on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
The players
Mahoning County Public Health
The local public health department that oversees the 'Care Cabinet' program in Austintown.
OneOhio Recovery Foundation
A non-profit organization that provided funding for the 'Care Cabinet' initiative to expand access to substance abuse treatment, recovery, and prevention resources across Ohio.
What’s next
Mahoning County Public Health plans to monitor the usage and impact of the 'Care Cabinet' in the coming months to determine if the program should be expanded to additional locations in the county.
The takeaway
The 'Care Cabinet' represents a proactive, harm reduction-focused approach to addressing the ongoing opioid crisis by making critical life-saving supplies readily available to the public. This innovative program could serve as a model for other communities seeking to empower residents and save lives.
