The free Naloxone kits will be distributed at the Public Health Department offices on Concord Street, where training will also be available.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Starting Tuesday, August 13, the City of Framingham Public Health Department will distribute free Naloxone kits and provide training at 188 Concord Street, Framingham from 3 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday.
This is a great opportunity for everyone in the community to help save lives, said Health Director William Murphy.
Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts decreased by 10 percent in 2023—the largest single-year decline in over a decade—largely due to the widespread availability of naloxone (Narcan), a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.
Why You Should Carry Naloxone:
Overdose Prevention: Naloxone can rapidly reverse the effects of opioids, preventing fatal overdoses. More than 80,000 of the 107,000 drug overdose deaths in 2021 involved opioids.
Bystander Intervention: In many opioid overdose cases, bystanders are present. Having naloxone allows bystanders to take immediate action and save lives.
Accidental Ingestion: If you have opioid prescriptions at home, naloxone is crucial in case of accidental ingestion, especially by children.
Safety for Seniors: Many seniors take prescription medications that could interact with opioids, leading to accidental overdoses. Having naloxone can be a crucial safety measure.
Youth Protection: Teens and young adults are at risk of experimenting with substances, and naloxone can be a life-saving resource in emergencies.
Naloxone can be the difference between life and death in an accidental overdose situation.
Be aware. Be prepared.
Carry Naloxone and Save Lives!
Framingham Public Health Department
188 Concord Street, 1st Floor
Framingham, MA 01702
508-532-5470