Reverse an overdose with Naloxone (Narcan)

Naloxone (Narcan) can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save someone’s life. Anyone can and should administer this nasal spray if they suspect any type of overdose. If no opioids were involved, Narcan will not harm the person, it just won’t have any effect. Since we know that many substances are now mixed with fentanyl, often without the user’s knowledge, it is even more important that people don’t use alone and have someone nearby who carries Narcan. 

Narcan can reverse the effects of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, but since it is 50-100 times stronger than heroin, even small amounts can lead to an overdose. It may require multiple doses of Narcan to revive a person, which makes it crucial to call 911 when you witness an overdose, even after you started administering Narcan. The Good Samaritan Law protects you when you call 911 when you see or experience a drug overdose.

Check our Narcan Training Events page for upcoming dates and locations for in-person trainings in Cayuga County.

Spurred by the social distancing and stay-home guidelines of COVID-19 that made in-person training very difficult, Healing Cayuga launched a convenient online training on the use of Narcan to reach people in all parts of our county and provide them with lifesaving Narcan to be able to respond to an overdose emergency. 

Follow the steps below and receive a free Narcan kit in the mail, provided by the state-registered Opioid Overdose Prevention Program of the Cayuga County Community Mental Health Center. You can also request fentanyl test strips in the same form.

This service is available for Cayuga County residents only.

• If you need Narcan immediately, call a local pharmacy for availability and inquire about the Narcan Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP).
• If you live outside of Cayuga County, please contact Next Distro for Narcan and other harm reduction supplies.
• If you have administered Narcan during an opioid overdose emergency, scroll down to Step 5 to report your Narcan use and request a new free Narcan kit.

Fill out and submit the Request Form for Free Narcan.

This service is available for Cayuga County residents only.

Allow 3 - 5 business days for shipping. If you need Narcan immediately, call a local pharmacy for availability and inquire about the Narcan Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP).

Store at room temperature 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Do not freeze or expose to excessive heat above 104°F. Protect from light. Learn more

Thank you for carrying and administering Narcan during an opioid overdose emergency! You have taken a crucial step in helping to save someone's life. Fill out the Narcan Use Report and we'll mail out a new kit for you. New Narcan kits are mailed to Cayuga County residents only.