Did you know that you can receive free Naloxone (Narcan) from EPIC Behavioral Healthcare?

Did you know that you can receive free Naloxone (Narcan) from EPIC Behavioral Healthcare?

EPIC is part of the iSaveFL Overdose Prevention Program. iSaveFL makes free Naloxone kits available across the state of Florida. The program aims to prevent fatal opioid overdoses by providing access to Naloxone and resources for overdose recognition and response. By using the iSaveFL website, you can find a local provider in your area that provides Narcan kits for free. EPIC provides Narcan at all five of our campuses.

Naloxone (Narcan) is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose deaths from prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl. Naloxone is primarily administered through a nasal spray but can also be given using a syringe. It blocks opioid receptor sites, reversing the toxic effects of the opioid overdose. Naloxone is administered when an individual is showing signs of an opioid overdose. Someone who is not experiencing an overdose will not be harmed if they receive a dose of Naloxone.

Any member of the community can visit an EPIC office to request free Narcan for themselves, a family member, or a friend. Additionally, EPIC offers resources on overdose recognition, response, and treatment. Please stop by for additional information, resources, and help.

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Some interesting facts from iSaveFL:

–          650+ Organizations have participated in Florida.

–          65k+ Times a life has been saved.

–          2m+ Free naloxone kits have been distributed.

iSaveFL Resources:

• DCF Get Help – If you or someone you know requires substance use and/or mental health services, our local managing entities can help you locate available programs. Find local services by county.
• DCF Overdose Prevention Program – The purpose is to provide Overdose Recognition and Response Training and distribute free naloxone kits to individuals in the community at risk of experiencing or witnessing an opioid overdose.
• Self-paced training – Learn more about how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose.
• Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network establishes a coordinated system of care for those seeking treatment for opioid use and other substance use disorders.
• The Facts. Your Future. is a First Lady Casey DeSantis initiative to heighten youth understanding of the dangerous and life-altering effects of substance use.