Stop Opioid Overdose
Naloxone, sold under the name Narcan, is a prescription medication used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. When used immediately after an overdose, naloxone can block the effects of the opioids and help prevent death. Naloxone’s effects are temporary, so it’s critical to seek medical attention immediately after it is administered.
Naloxone nasal spray is a life-saving drug, if administered in time, and can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Learn more about how naloxone works click here.
If you are around people or situations where an opioid overdose may occur, such as someone in your family uses opioids, you can become trained on how to administer it and have some on hand in case there is an overdose. Free naloxone nasal spray is being provided to individuals in the community and first responders to help combat the opioid crisis and reverse overdose deaths.
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Individuals
Individual/family/friend request for free Naloxone (Narcan) Nasal Spray and Fentanyl Test Strips
- To receive your free Narcan kit and Fentanyl Test strips, you will need to complete an online training Naloxone Training. After completing the training your kit will be shipped to you at the address you provide.
- To access the training click here.
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First Responders
First Responders (Law enforcement, Fire Departments, Volunteer Fire Departments, etc.) request for free Naloxone (Narcan) Nasal Spray
- If you are an agency that responds to emergencies involving individuals who may be at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose or may place the first responder at risk for exposure to opioids there are several steps that must be completed.
- In order to receive the free naloxone kit, a brief training on how to recognize an overdose, what naloxone is, and how to administer it must be completed. The kit, containing the medication and instructions on how to recognize and reverse an opioid overdose, will be shipped to the address provided at training registration.
- First Responders can register for training and receive free naloxone click here.
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Veterans
If you’re a veteran who uses opioids, ask your VA provider about prescribing naloxone, which is free