Harm reduction vending machines installed in City of Richmond

Richmond installs harm reduction vending machines to fight overdoses

(The Center Square) – Richmond has installed its first city-run harm reduction vending machines, offering 24/7 access to free Narcan, fentanyl test strips and hygiene supplies in neighborhoods hardest hit

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Harm reduction vending machines installed in City of Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A new harm reduction initiative has been launched in the City of Richmond to help prevent overdoses and support those living with substance use disorders. Harm reduction vending machines are being installed at several locations across the city, courtesy of the city's Office of Opioid and Substance Use Response (OOSUR). The machines offer free, life-saving resources like naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips and personal…

Dorchester Co. Health Department Offers Overdose Resource Kits

(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – The Dorchester County Health Department is lending a hand to those who are struggling with opioid addiction. The Behavioral Health Division has placed overdose resource boxes around the county, ranging from Cambridge to Hurlock and East New Market. The boxes contain narcan as well as other supplies, including a first aid kit as well as toiletries. Community Health Nurse, Melanie Sheehan says it’s important to keep these resourc…

Codman Square Health looks to set up vending machine with OD-drug Narcan

Seth Daniel, News EditorThe Codman Square Health Center is having community discussions about installing a vending machine at their Codman Square campus that would dispense the drug Narcan, an over-the-counter nasal spray as of 2023 that is dispensed in much the same way as nasal allergy sprays and reverses the effects of an opioid overdose when administered. The proposal came up on July 2 during a Codman Square Neighborhood Council (CSNC) meeti…

Turning Point launches national campaign for naloxone Click & Deliver service - Drink and Drugs News

Turning Point has launched a national video campaign to highlight the importance of carrying the life-saving medication naloxone.