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“I overdosed in October, and if it wasn’t for Narcan®, I would have died. I got into treatment and I’ve been sober for 6 months.” 

 

—  Marti

Anyone Can save a life with naloxone

Naloxone is a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. It is safe and easy to use. Anyone at risk of having or seeing an opioid overdose, or who spends time with people who use opioids, should consider carrying naloxone.

 

Missouri’s Good Samaritan law and the statewide standing order have made getting and using naloxone easier than ever. Naloxone is available for those who need it.

Common signs of an opioid overdose:

 

  • Unresponsiveness

  • Shallow or no breathing

  • Small pinpoint pupils

  • Clammy skin

  • Gurgling noises

  • Blue-gray lips and nails

Overdose risk factors:

 

  • Previous overdose

  • Period of sobriety

  • Respiratory illness

  • Mixing opioids with other substances

  • Using alone

  • Using by injecting

  • Change in amount used or strength of supply

To learn more about how to recognize the signs of an overdose and administer naloxone, visit the Opioid State Targeted Response website or the MO-HOPE Project website.

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You can get free naloxone from the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health.

John C. Murphy
Health Center
6121 N. Hanley Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63121
Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

North Central Community
Health Center
4000 Jennings Station Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63121
Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

South County
Health Center
South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63127
Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  • No appointment necessary.

  • No ID required

  • Just ask lobby staff for naloxone or Narcan®.

  • A staff member will provide a rescue kit after going over the signs & symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to use Narcan®.

 

Mail Out Option 

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Community members that reside in St. Louis County are eligible to receive a free Narcan® rescue kit by mail based on availability.  Anyone Can save a life with Naloxone. Request a Narcan rescue kit by mail at https://bit.ly/3oMs0Hp. 

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For additional information, call (314) 615-8233 or contact opioids@stlouisco.com. 

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Free naloxone is also available at any of these organizations:

 

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You can also get naloxone from Missouri pharmacies without a prescription under the state standing order.

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