Naloxone Saves Lives
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According to Michigan Law, any individual can obtain naloxone without a prescription to have in their home for emergencies. Naloxone is a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose while waiting for paramedics to arrive. Naloxone may be helpful in an emergency for you, a family member or a community member. Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority makes naloxone available for people free of charge to community members. You may obtain naloxone at one of our free vending machines or by contacting us at naloxone@cmhliv.org. We have a vending machine in our lobby at 2280 E. Grand River, Howell. You may also opt to purchase naloxone over the counter at a pharmacy location. Naloxone kits are provided through funding from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and a grant from the Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan. Resources Please review these documents, which explain signs of an overdose, how to use a naloxone rescue kit and how to find support resources in our local area. Opioid Safety and Naloxone brochure Please note: Naloxone will not harm a person if administered to someone who is not experiencing an opioid overdose. Naloxone vending machine locations in Livingston County Or visit:
If you are an individual or a local organization with a need to have naloxone, please either email naloxone@cmhliv.org or call Diane Heinlein at Livingston County CMH at 517-546-4126.
Opioid Overdose Deaths are Preventable. |