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.
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
Naloxone kits are meant for community members. They are not intended to be distributed at an organizational level due to limited supply.
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.
Know the signs of an overdose
If you think someone is experiencing an overdose, the most important thing to do is act right away. Give the person naloxone and then call 911.
Naloxone is safe. It will not hurt someone if you give it to them and they are not experiencing an overdose.
Signs and symptoms of an overdose
- Weakness or limp limbs
- Pale, blue or purple lips and fingernails
- Cold and clammy skin
- Slowed or stopped heartbeat and breathing
- Snoring or gurgling sounds coming from the mouth
- Tiny pupils (black center of eye)
- Unresponsive (can’t wake up)
- Vomiting
Other naloxone locations
The county's locations are part of the Naloxone Access Points (NAP) Program. 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.
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.