Naloxone, the overdose fighting nasal spray is now available for free in Jefferson Parish to anyone over the age of 18.
The packs, which are available at five fire stations across Jefferson Parish, include one dose of intra-nasal naloxone, along with instructions on how to identify an overdose and administer the medication, which is designed to rapidly reverse the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose.
No personal information will be collected, and kits will be distributed at no cost.
“Opioid overdoses in Jefferson Parish have increased 69 percent from 2019 to 2020, and Fentanyl overdoses have more than doubled,” said Jefferson Parish Chief Administrative Assistant Sarah Babcock, MPH. “We are grateful for this partnership as these alarming trends continue not only in our region, but throughout Louisiana. The ability to easily provide access to naloxone could be the difference between life and death for those struggling with addiction.”
Overdose rescue packs can be obtained Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at any of the following locations:
Fire Station #13: 4642 Calumet St., Metairie, LA 70001
Fire Station #26: 115 Hickory Ave., Harahan, LA 70123
Fire Station #31: 10423 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, LA 70123
Fire Station #39: 401 Vintage Dr., Kenner, LA 70065
Fire Station #76: 4040 U.S. 90, Avondale, LA 70094
