Multiple Lancaster County nonprofits will host Narcan giveaways on Thursday, Sept. 26, as part of a growing nationwide initiative.
“Save a Life Day East” is a distribution event encompassing more than 300 counties in 30 states. Last year, organizers disbursed more than 45,000 Narcan doses.
Narcan is a brand name for naloxone, a medication that can be used in emergencies to reverse opioid overdoses. It is packaged as a nasal spray, making it easy to administer.
“Anyone can carry naloxone, give it to someone experiencing an overdose, and potentially save a life,” the CDC says.
The locations and times for Thursday’s distributions in Lancaster County are as follows:
- Bench Mark Program
- 102 S. Prince St., Lancaster
- 3 to 5:30 p.m.
- Bethel AME Church
- 450 E. Strawberry St., Lancaster
- 9 a.m. to 12 noon
- Bright Side Opportunities Center
- 515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster
- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Columbia Dream Center
- 360 Locust St., Columbia
- 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m.
- Ephrata Social Services
- 227 N. State St., Ephrata
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Factory Ministries
- 3293 Lincoln Hwy E, Paradise
- 1 to 4 p.m.
- Quarryville Library Center
- 357 Buck Road, Quarryville
- 10 a.m. to 12:30 pm.
Each site will also have information on community resources and supports for individuals with substance use disorders.
Narcan is also available through Lancaster County Joining Forces and the Lancaster Harm Reduction Project.
