(COLUSA, CA) October 10, 2024 – In an effort to enhance public health and safety, Colusa County Behavioral Health is hosting a series of Naloxone (Narcan) Giveaway Events spread throughout the county this October. Deadly fentanyl is showing up in many illicit drugs and pills disguised as prescribed medication, leading to unintentional poisonings and deaths. When administered correctly, Narcan is a critical tool in reversing the effects of opioid poisonings and overdose, potentially preventing death. The series of events will be hosted by Colusa County Behavioral Health at the seven branches of the county library system, and Colusa County residents are encouraged to utilize this opportunity to stock their emergency medical kits with this life-saving medication.
"Narcan is safe for all age groups, from infants to the elderly, and should be widely available in every community," said Tony Hobson, Ph. D., Colusa County Behavioral Health Director. "These giveaway events make it easier for families and individuals to add Narcan to their first-aid kits, increasing the chances that lives can be saved in the event of a poisoning or overdose."
Narcan is an over-the-counter nasal spray that reverses an opioid overdose by blocking the effects of opiates on the brain and restoring breathing. The Narcan distribution events are part of Colusa County's broader strategy to combat the opioid crisis and ensure that all residents are prepared to respond to an emergency. In addition to receiving free doses of Narcan, attendees will be given brief training on how to properly administer the medication.
2024 Narcan Giveaway Events
October 21, 2024 (Monday)
1pm – 3pm
Arbuckle Library
610 King Street
Arbuckle, CA 95912
October 22, 2024 (Tuesday)
1pm – 3pm
Maxwell Library
34 Oak Street
Maxwell, CA 95955
October 23, 2024 (Wednesday)
3pm – 5pm
Colusa Library (Main Branch)
738 Market Street
Colusa, CA 95932
October 24, 2024 (Thursday)
Williams Library
2pm – 4pm
901 E Street
Williams, CA 95987
October 25, 2024 (Friday)
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Stonyford Library
5080 Lodoga Stonyford Road
Stonyford, CA 95979
October 28, 2024 (Monday)
11am – 1pm
Princeton Library
232 Prince Street
Princeton, CA 95970
October 29, 2024 (Tuesday)
Grimes Library
240 Main Street
Grimes, CA 95950
The Narcan giveaway is open to all Colusa County residents, and no registration is required. Supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and educational materials on overdose prevention will also be available at the events.
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