Residents can now be mailed free Narcan kits from the Steuben County Public Health Department in an effort to get harm reduction for opioid overdoses in the hands of more people. Narcan is a nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdoses.
“We want to make it as easy as possible to access Narcan,” said Public Health Education Coordinator, Lorelei Wagner. “We know of opioid overdoses occurring two out of every three days in January. Having Narcan available to reverse overdoses is extremely important to help keep people alive.”
Residents can access free Narcan training on Steuben Public Health’s website. A nine-minute training video must be watched and then residents can fill out a form to request their free Narcan kit to be mailed. After the Narcan has been used, there is an additional form to complete on the use and to get a replacement kit.
Narcan training is also available in person or virtually through Steuben Public Health or the Steuben Prevention Coalition’s Opioid Committee. Contact Steuben Public Health by calling 607-664-2438 or by emailing [email protected]. The Opioid Committee can be reached by emailing [email protected].
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