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
