Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson
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The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) is proud to announce the installation of a new naloxone (Narcan) distribution stand, made possible through a partnership with DISC Village.
This new resource is part of our ongoing commitment to protecting the health and safety of our community and addressing the ongoing opioid crisis affecting families across our region.
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It works quickly to restore breathing in individuals experiencing an overdose from substances such as prescription pain medications, heroin or fentanyl. It is safe, easy to use, quickly effective, and anyone can administer it.
Opioid overdoses can happen anywhere – at home, in public spaces or even among individuals who may not realize they are at risk. Having naloxone readily available can mean the difference between life and death.
The naloxone stand is located at DOH-Jefferson next to the bus stop bench and is available to the public.
This initiative would not be possible without the support of DISC Village and our shared mission to improve access to prevention and life-saving resources.
For more information about naloxone, overdose prevention or local resources, please contact DOH-Jefferson at chd.jefferson@flhealth.gov or 850-342-0170.
IN THE FEATURED PHOTO: This stand at DOH-Jefferson (1255 W. Washington St., Monticello) dispenses free naloxone to prevent opioid overdoes. Photo Courtesy