Naloxone Kits

In December 2023, Public Health launched an initial Naloxone Distribution Pilot project. The goal of the project was to increase access to naloxone for residents who need it. Each kit included two doses of nasal naloxone, instructions about how to administer naloxone and other harm-reduction resources. The printed resources included a QR code that lead to an instructional video “How to use Naloxone” developed specifically for this campaign. It has over 860 views so far. Residents were invited to place online orders for naloxone kits that were mailed directly to their homes.

Orders were accepted from Dec. 11, 2023 - Jan. 26, 2024. In total, 1,571 households received naloxone kits as a result of the pilot project. Throughout the rest of 2024, 910 naloxone kits were distributed to community partners. This distribution project was funded by Minnesota’s settlements with opioid companies.

Community organizations

Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health is offering free naloxone training for Ramsey County community organizations and partners. Public Health staff will come to your location for the training session. Each session lasts approximately 1 hour, depending on the needs of the organization. Each person that attends training will receive a naloxone kit.

Register for naloxone training

Individuals

Individuals wanting naloxone training can call or visit the Syringe Service Program. Call with questions or walk-in during open hours, appointments are not needed. Syringe Service Program hours.

Other resources

• Video: how to use naloxone
• Opioid harm reduction resources (PDF)
• 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