09/01/2023
Today 8/31/23 is International Overdose Awareness Day.
Marin Countyā¦Letās get ourselves aware:
Combatting Overdose Deaths
If you see someone you believe is experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis, call the County of Marin's Mobile Crisis Response Team Monday ā Friday 8:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm to 9:00pm, at 415-473-6392.
If you suspect someone is overdosing, please administer NARCANĀ® and call 911.
What is NARCANĀ®?
Naloxone (brand name NARCANĀ®) is a life-saving, over the counter, FDA-approved medication that is used to reverse the effects of overdoses from opioids such as he**in, fentanyl, oxycodone, and morphine. Naloxone can be administered by bystanders in two ways: through injections (like a shot) or via nasal spray. NARCANĀ® is the spray version, which comes two per kit.
NARCANĀ® Training
The Spahr Center offers FREE training on how to use NARCANĀ®. Contact Chris Brown (he/him), Harm Reduction Programs Manager, for more information on this invaluable resource.
Email Chris at cbrown@thespahrcenter.org
Where to get NARCANĀ®?
The Spahr Center provides NarcanĀ® at their office (150 Nellen Ave #100, Corte Madera CA) and via mobile outreach. Go to their website to find mobile distribution locations or call 415-573-5407 to make an appointment to pick up free NARCANĀ®.
ALL Marin County Schools (TK-12) have been allocated (or have available for pick up) NARCANĀ® for on-campus use. For more information on training in schools, please contact mboyd@marinschools.org.
OD Free Marin distributes NARCANĀ® at their office (20 North San Pedro Rd, San Rafael CA 94903). Email info@odfreemarin.org to make an appointment to pick up for free.
Free NARCANĀ® Vending Machines:
Marin HHS Social Services Courtyard
120 North Redwood, San Rafael
24 / 7 outdoor access
Marin County Jail Lobby
13 Peter Behr Drive, San Rafael
8:00am ā 11:00pm
Ritter Center
16 Ritter Street, San Rafael
8:30am ā 4:30pm
Marin Health and Wellness Campus
3240 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael
8:30am ā 5:00pm
West Marin Health and Human Services Multi-Service Center
1 Sixth Street, Point Reyes Station
Monday ā Friday / 9:00am ā 12:00pm & 1:00pm ā 4:30pm