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Naloxone
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Naloxone is a medication that reverses the effects of opioids and overdose. It is also known by its brand name, Narcan. There are two types of naloxone: nasal and injectable (also known as intramuscular). Many people keep naloxone with them at all times in case of a health emergency.
Where to get naloxone
Syringe Service Program
Clinic 555 Syringe Service Program (SSP) is an anonymous, nonjudgmental place for individuals to get free supplies and health services in downtown Saint Paul. This program is based in the principles of harm reduction.
- Naloxone (overdose reversal medication).
- Anonymous syringe exchange and disposal.
- Fentanyl and Xylazine testing strips.
To get naloxone, visit during Syringe Service Program open hours.
Steve Rummler Hope Network (SRHN)
To find naloxone quickly near you, visit the Steve Rummler Hope Network's Naloxone Access Points map. The map contains a list of locations that offer free naloxone in the Twin Cities metro area.
If you don't need naloxone immediately, request some from SRHN. They will mail naloxone to Ramsey County residents for free.
State Mandated/Required Groups
The Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Human Services offers free naloxone to groups that are legally required to maintain a supply of it. Mandated groups must submit a request form in order to receive naloxone. Schools, corrections, law enforcement, site-based or group housing support settings, and sober homes are all mandated groups, among others. Order state-mandated naloxone.
Find naloxone training
For individuals
Anyone who wants to learn how to use naloxone has several free options:
- Sign up for an in-person or virtual training from the Steve Rummler Hope Network.
- Call or visit the Syringe Service Program during open hours; no appointment needed.
For community organizations
Public Health offers free naloxone training for community organizations and partners. Our staff will come to your location for the training session. Each session lasts approximately 1 hour, but can be changed to meet your organization's needs. Each person that attends will receive a naloxone kit.
What we've done
Prepared staff to respond to crisis
About 1,200 Ramsey County staff and leadership have been trained how to use harm reduction strategies and naloxone if the need arises. Trainings were funded with the DHS Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC) grant.
Naloxone distribution to community
In December 2023, Public Health launched a project aiming to get naloxone into the hands of residents. Residents could submit an online form requesting a naloxone kit, which included two doses of nasal naloxone, instructions for using it and other printed resources. Orders were accepted for 46 days and, in total, 1,571 households received naloxone kits. Throughout the rest of 2024, 910 naloxone kits were distributed to community partners. This was funded by Minnesota’s settlements with opioid companies.
Learn more
Other resources
- Video: How to use nasal naloxone
- The FDA has extended the shelf life of some nasal naloxone kits. Find the updated expiration date of a naloxone kit.
- Drug overdose prevention - Minnesota Department of Health
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Rae Eden Frank
Center for Public Health Protection & Practice Deputy Director
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