Naloxone Distribution

Naloxone saves lives by reversing overdoses. The Sacramento County Opioid Coalition distributes Naloxone and promotes training through our community projects.

Resources

How to Obtain Narcan:

Local Pharmacies: CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid (NARCAN is over the counter in 48 states, no prescription necessary). Call beforehand to see if they have some in stock.
Visit Harm Reduction Centers: Harm Reduction Services: 2800 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento (916)456-4849 or SANE: Safer Alternatives Thru Networking and Education: 4433 Florin Rd, Ste 740, Sacramento, CA 95823 (916) 397-2434
Organizations may apply to DHCS, Naloxone Distribution Project for free Narcan® at: ww.dhcs.ca.gov/individuals/Pages/Naloxone_Distribution_Project.aspx

Local Program:

Sacramento County System of Care for Substance Use Treatment: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (916) 874- 9754, After Hours: 1-(888) 881-4881

Overdose Prevention and Response Training:

www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/naloxone/
www.sacopioidcoalition.org
www.getnaloxonenow.org
www.nextdistro.org
www.harmreduction.org

For Coalition Meeting Updates-Resources:

https://www.dea.gov/fentanylawareness?fbclid=IwAR2aOJZWPGsKZjCbZ1HEZqh7I3h0UgWrNyN4cYegC0m4nU32zmDqcl9ddLA

Information for Prescribers:

www.prescribetoprevent.org

Social Movement Resources:

The Good Samaritan Law: PDAPS – Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Laws
Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office: 1PillCanKillSac.com
Responding to an overdose basics: Responding to Opioid Overdose – National Harm Reduction Coalition
Song for Charlie: SongforCharlie.org

More about fentanyl, safety, and drug testing:

Harmreduction.org/issues/fentanyl
Never Use Alone: Neverusealone.com
DanceSafe: Dancesafe.org

Resources and Support for Women of Color:

See Her Bloom: https://seeherbloom.org/

Informational Flyer

Printable option: Narcan and Fentanyl Flyer June 22

Why Naloxone is Essential to Our Mission

Find Naloxone and Get Trained

Naloxone Access Options in California, California Health Care Foundation

National Harm Reduction Coalition, Naloxone

Apply to get free Naloxone Kits at the Department of Health Care Services Naloxone Distribution Project

Get Naloxone Now website offers information and 20 minute trainings

Overdose Prevention, National Harm Reduction Coalition

How to Use a Naloxone Kit Booklet, UC Davis Dipi

The National Harm Reduction Coalition is not just a great resource to learn more about Naloxone and but a wealth of information for learning about treatment and prevention.

GUIDE TO DEVELOPING AND MANAGING OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND TAKE HOME NALOXONE PROJECTS, National Harm Reduction Coalition