130 sites in NL where you can get a free naloxone kit

    Wednesday, 28 February 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Since the program was established in 2016, it has distributed over 17,400 naloxone kits throughout NL. 

    There are now over 130 Naloxone kit distribution sites in this province. These kits are intended for people who use opioids and family members, friends and other persons in a position to assist a person at risk of overdose from opioids. The Provincial Take Home Naloxone program has increased the number of distribution sites from 100 with efforts underway to increase access to free naloxone kits by adding new sites, including municipal offices and food banks. Mail-out options are also available for people who wish to receive a kit.  Residents are encouraged to call 811 or visit naloxone kit distribution sites for information on where to access free naloxone kits. Since the program was established in 2016, it has distributed over 17,400 naloxone kits throughout NL. 

     

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