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5 steps to save a life!
Delaware, and Sussex County in particular, grapple with high rates of prescription opioid misuse and abuse. This crisis has been further exacerbated by limited access to addiction treatment and healthcare services, creating a complex set of challenges for the community. The landscape has evolved to include a surge in illicit opioids, such as fentanyl and heroin, which have led to a drastic increase in overdose deaths within Sussex and across the state. Together we can help prevent overdose deaths in our communities!
Follow these five simple steps to help prevent a death by administering Narcan, then get your free Narcan by mail or at one of our many locations across Delaware today!
Yes, I can save a life with NarCan.
The person will not wake up or is very sleepy or not breathing well. Yell “Wake Up!” Shake the person gently
GIVE FIRST DOSE IN THE NOSE
Hold your nasal spray device with your thumb on the bottom of the plunger. Insert the nozzle into either nostril. Press the plunger firmly to administer the first dose. 1 nasal spray device holds 1 dose.
Call 911
Call 911 immediately after administering the 1st dose.
Watch & Give
Wait 2-3 minutes to give the first dose time to work. If the person wakes up go to step 5. If the person doesn’t wake up continue to give the person another dose until they wake up.
Stay
Stay until the ambulance arrives, even if he person wakes up.
Give the person a second dose if they become very sleepy again.
The person will not wake up or is very sleepy or not breathing well. Yell “Wake Up!” Shake the person gently
Hold your nasal spray device with your thumb on the bottom of the plunger. Insert the nozzle into either nostril. Press the plunger firmly to administer the first dose. 1 nasal spray device holds 1 dose.
Call 911 immediately after administering the 1st dose.
Wait 2-3 minutes to give the first dose time to work. If the person wakes up go to step 5. If the person doesn’t wake up continue to give the person another dose until they wake up.
Stay until the ambulance arrives, even if he person wakes up.
Give the person a second dose if they become very sleepy again.
Yes, I can save a life with NarCan.
Offers Access and POD Training
DHSS Herman Holloway Campus
Access & POD Training:
Second Thursday & Third Saturday
of each month
Bear Public Library
Access & POD Training:
Fourth Monday of every month
Claymont Public Library
Access & POD Training:
First Wednesday of every month
Route 9 Library & Innovation Center
Access & POD Training:
Fourth Friday of every month
Laurel State Service Center
Access Training:
Fourth Thursday of every month
POD Training:
First Monday of every month
Dover Public Library
Access & POD Training:
Third Saturday & Fourth Thursday of every month
James W. William
State Service Center
Access & POD Training:
Second Tuesday of every month
Modern Maturity Center
Access & POD Training:
Second Tuesday of every month
Georgetown Public Library
Access & POD Training:
First Tuesday of every month
Shipley State Service Center
Address
Access & POD Training:
Third Tuesday of every month
Lewes Public Library
Address
Access & POD Training:
Second Saturday of every month
Ocean View Police Department
Address
Access & POD Training:
Fourth Thursday of every month
Thurman Adams
State Service Center
Address
Access & POD Training:
First Tuesday of every month
Where can I get Narcan?
[for free]
Brandywine Counseling Center
Naloxone Distribution
On-site, statewide
Hero Help Program
Naloxone Distribution & Training
On-site, statewide
Attack Addiction
Naloxone Distribution
On-site, Sussex County
New Castle City Police Department
Naloxone Distribution & Training
On-site, New Castle County
La Red Health Center
Naloxone Distribution
On-site, Kent & Sussex County
Collegiate Recovery Community
(University of Delaware)
Naloxone Distribution & Training
On-site, New Castle County
Connections CSP
Naloxone Distribution & Training
On-site, Sussex County
NEXT Distro
Naloxone Distribution
Virtual
Beebe Healthcare
Naloxone Distribution & Training
Mobile Van, Sussex County
AMS of Delaware
Naloxone Distribution
On-site, Sussex County
Yes, I can save a life with NarCan.
Offers Access and POD Training
DHSS Herman Holloway Campus
Access & POD Training:
Second Thursday & Third Saturday
of each month
Bear Public Library
Access & POD Training:
Fourth Monday of every month
Claymont Public Library
Access & POD Training:
First Wednesday of every month
Route 9 Library & Innovation Center
Access & POD Training:
Fourth Friday of every month
Laurel State Service Center
Access Training:
Fourth Thursday of every month
POD Training:
First Monday of every month
Dover Public Library
Access & POD Training:
Third Saturday & Fourth Thursday of every month
James W. William
State Service Center
Access & POD Training:
Second Tuesday of every month
Modern Maturity Center
Access & POD Training:
Second Tuesday of every month
Georgetown Public Library
Access & POD Training:
First Tuesday of every month
Shipley State Service Center
Address
Access & POD Training:
Third Tuesday of every month
Lewes Public Library
Address
Access & POD Training:
Second Saturday of every month
Ocean View Police Department
Address
Access & POD Training:
Fourth Thursday of every month
Thurman Adams
State Service Center
Address
Access & POD Training:
First Tuesday of every month
Where can I get Narcan?
[for free]
Brandywine Counseling Center
Naloxone Distribution
On-site, statewide
Hero Help Program
Naloxone Distribution & Training
On-site, statewide
Attack Addiction
Naloxone Distribution
On-site, Sussex County
New Castle City Police Department
Naloxone Distribution & Training
On-site, New Castle County
La Red Health Center
Naloxone Distribution
On-site, Kent & Sussex County
Collegiate Recovery Community
(University of Delaware)
Naloxone Distribution & Training
On-site, New Castle County
Connections CSP
Naloxone Distribution & Training
On-site, Sussex County
NEXT Distro
Naloxone Distribution
Virtual
Beebe Healthcare
Naloxone Distribution & Training
Mobile Van, Sussex County
AMS of Delaware
Naloxone Distribution
On-site, Sussex County