Narcan (Naloxone)
Narcan (naloxone) is available to the public at El Paso County Public Health locations while supplies last. Narcan is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. Narcan can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. But Narcan has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, and it is not a treatment for opioid use disorder. Examples of opioids include heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, and morphine.
The Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) provides free naloxone to local health departments and other eligible entities to reduce opioid-involved deaths.
How do I get Narcan at El Paso County Public Health?
Anyone can stop by any of our three locations to pick up free Narcan kits (two 4mg nasal spray doses per kit) from 8 a.m – 4 p.m. (with exception of lunch break from 12 p.m. -1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. For those seeking five or more kits, please contact our behavioral health planner for potential partnership and educational opportunities at maggieyoukhana@elpasoco.com.
Our locations are:
CITIZEN’S SERVICE CENTER
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
EL PASO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SOUTH
6436 U.S. Highway 85-87
Fountain, CO, 80817
VALLEY HIGH LOCATION
2948 E. Fountain Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO, 80910
Where can I learn more about how to use Narcan?
If you or someone you know is interested in getting trained in using Narcan, please see the resources below. Public health does not provide training, but anyone can access free training through the following:
- GetNaloxoneNow: Self-paced training (free for anyone, but $10 if they want an official certificate of training).
- UCCS Opioid Overdose Response 60-Minute Training: A free training on Narcan and opioids for the upcoming spring
- Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Training: Free trainings available throughout the state upon request for larger groups.
- Love Alive Colorado Springs Narcan Training (send a request)
- Opioid Overdose Basics Training Guide: General refresher Narcan training