If you think you are encountering an overdose immediately Call 911. Both the person(s) seeking help and the overdose victim are protected from drug prosecution if they cooperate with law enforcement.
Where can Rice County residents get free naloxone (Narcan)?
- Syringe Service Program (SSP): Free nasal and intramuscular injection (IM) kits. Available at HealthFinders Collaborative in Faribault and Northfield.
- All Rice County pharmacies*: Nasal naloxone kits. People with insurance coverage can get prescription naloxone through the pharmacy. People without insurance can purchase naloxone over-the-counter. Check with your pharmacy on costs.
- Sterling Pharmacy (Northfield only): Free intramuscular injection (IM) naloxone kits
- Mobile Opioid Support Team (MOST)**: To get free nasal and IM naloxone kits from MOST, call or text 507-299-0204.
- Over-the-counter Narcan kits: Full-price nasal kits are available at various stores and online.
Naloxone Access Points (NAP)
Access Points receive naloxone from Steve Rummler Hope Network and provide naloxone and fentanyl test kits free. These are intramuscular injection kits. For the most up-to-date map of NAP in Minnesota, click here.
Rice County Mobile Opiate Support Team
The Mobile Opioid Support Team (MOST) supports people struggling with opioids and stimulant drugs. All Rice County residents are eligible for this support and to receive free naloxone. To receive naloxone and other support, call or text 507-299-0204. Learn more about MOST.
If you need to use your naloxone (Narcan) kit , find instructions by clicking on the button below for the type of Naloxone (Narcan) kit you have.
What is naloxone and how do I know if I need to use it?
Naloxone, or Narcan as it is also known, is a medicine that temporarily reverses an opiate overdose to prevent death. Opiates include drugs like oxycodone, codeine, fentanyl and heroin. If a person uses too much of an opiate drug, an overdose can happen. An opiate overdose can have the following symptoms:
- Skin is extremely pale and/or feels clammy to the touch
- Fingernails or lips have a purple or blue color
- The person may vomit or make gurgling noises
- The person cannot be awakened or are unable to speak
- Breathing or heartbeat slows or stops
When breathing or heartbeat stop, the person is in danger of dying from the overdose. Giving Naloxone can reverse the overdose and save the person’s life.
Regardless of the kind of opiate or the reason for using it, overdose and death can be prevented if naloxone is given in time. Emergency responders and law enforcement officers in Rice County carry and can administer naloxone. But, Naloxone can also be administered by the friend or family member. Naloxone saves lives.
What is Steve’s Law – Don’t Run Call 911?
Any person who seeks medical assistance for someone experiencing alcohol poisoning or a drug overdose cannot be prosecuted for possession of drugs or paraphernalia. Both the person seeking help and the overdose victim are protected from prosecution if they cooperate with law enforcement.