PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- The Naloxone Program is an important health initiative aimed at reducing the number of opioid-related overdoses and saving lives.
- Naloxone, also known by its brand name Narcan, is a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
PUBLIC AWARENESS
- Given the rural nature of the county, community outreach is particularly important.
- Public health officials and social services organizations have been working to raise awareness about Naloxone availability and ensure that residents understand how to obtain and use the medication.
TRAINING AND SUPPLIES
- Confidential one-on-one training is available along with an Overdose Rescue Kit.
- Access to this program is also available by filling out the online Self Referral form below.
- Community and group training is also available through the Department's Harm Reduction Educator.
- Free Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips are also available at the Health Department's Prevention Center.
GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
Click here to learn about New York State's Good Samaritan Law, which was passed in 2011 to provide legal protection to individuals who seek medical assistance for someone experiencing an overdose.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Contact the Wyoming County Health Department during regular business hours.
- Complete the online Self-Referral form below to request Naloxone Training.