Upcoming Kratom Legislation and Available Support Resources in Reno County

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The purpose of this community alert is to inform the community about Kansas legislation that will prohibit the sale and possession of Kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).

This is set to take effect, July 1^st, 2026.

As Kansas prepares for the upcoming prohibition, community organizations want residents to know that help is available.

Individuals use Kratom for a variety of reasons, including managing pain, reducing opioid use, coping with withdrawal symptoms, or self-treating mental health concerns. Regardless of why someone uses Kratom, it is important to understand that abruptly stopping use, or switching to another substance can increase health risks, including the risk of overdose.

Our messaging is simple: if you are affected by the upcoming ban, you do not have to navigate these changes alone. There are resources available to help you stay safe and connect you with treatment if you choose to pursue it.

Please contact the Reno County Health Department at 620-694-2900 for education and resources related to Kratom, 7-OH, and other emerging community health concerns.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Services

Medication Assisted Treatment combines medications with counseling and support services to help individuals manage substance use disorders, in addition to Kratom usage, and reduce the risk of overdose. The following organizations can help individuals explore treatment options, discuss withdrawal concerns, and connect with additional support services.

Local providers include:

Horizons Mental Health Center:
- https://www.hutchregional.com/horizons-mental-health-center/
- 1600 N Lorraine St, Hutchinson Kansas, 67501
- 620-663-7595

PrairieStar Health Center
- https://www.pshcks.org/
- 2700 E 30^th Ave, Hutchinson Kansas, 67502
- 620-663-8484

The Reno Recovery Collaborative recommends the following steps and strategies for our community:

Naloxone (Narcan) education, trainings, and availabilityhttps://www.dccca.org/naloxone-program/
Encourage more people to carry naloxone (Narcan)– as Kratom works on the same area of the brain as opioids, it is recommended to use naloxone if someone you know is overdosing on Kratom or 7-OH.
Encourage members of our community who use substances to never use alone.
Check in on friends or family regularly that use substances.
For more local information, education, and specific activities on substance use, or if you want to get involved in the Reno Recovery Collaborative, please contact Reno County Health Educator Thomas Simmons at[email protected]. 620-200-0125.

Reno County Resources:

Naloxone vending machine at 400 W. 2^nd Ave. It is a free resource and just needs your zip code.

You may also call 620-200-0125 for information on what to look for in an opiate overdose, a stimulant overdose, and harm reduction resources.

Crossover Recovery: 620-669-9024, BreakThru: 620-218-0636

Recovery Response Team: 620-663-7595, Crisis Line: 1-800-794-0163

Reno ASAP Alcohol and Drug Services: 620-665-6446

Horizons Mental Health: 620-663-7595

PrairieStar Health Center: 620-663-8484

All these resources and other support groups can be found at www.renorecoveryks.com

State and National Treatment Resources:

Find a treatment facility: https://findtreatment.gov/

National treatment line: 1-800-662-4357

Never Use Alone Hotline: 1-800-484-3731