Free Naloxone
Naloxone is used to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose, like from heroin, oxycodone or fentanyl. Anyone from the community can anonymously get a free naloxone kit and fentanyl test strips at county locations.
No insurance or personal information is needed.
The county's locations are part of the Naloxone Access Point network. The county joined to:
- Increase our community's access to opioid resources, like naloxone and fentanyl test strips.
- Decrease substance use stigma in our communities.
Naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips at Dakota County locations
Dakota County offers two types of naloxone kits — nasal and intramuscular. Fentanyl test strips are also available.
- Nasal kit: Includes directions and spray that is administered through the nose. See demo video.
- Intramuscular kit: Includes directions, syringe and vial of naloxone. Injection is administered in the shoulder (like a flu shot) or into the front of the thigh. See demo video.
- Fentanyl test strips: Test strips that can detect fentanyl in opioids and non-opioids. See demo video.
Locations
Northern Service Center
1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Watch how to get kits and test strips at Northern Service Center.
Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Watch how to get kits and test strips at Western Service Center.
Naloxone kits are meant for community members. They are not intended to be distributed at an organizational level due to limited supply.
Other naloxone locations
- Naloxone Access Points (NAP) Program.
- Minnesota Department of Human Services Naloxone Finder tool.
The NAP program is a partnership between Dakota County and the Steve Rummler HOPE Network (SRHN) to increase access to life-saving naloxone and fentanyl test strips.