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Naloxone Distribution Project
In an effort to prevent opioid overdose deaths, Kern County Public Health is distributing Narcan to Kern County residents at no cost. Narcan is a nasal spray and the brand-name of Naloxone, a life-saving medication used to reverse an opioid overdose. Because of the CDPH’s statewide Naloxone standing order, Narcan can be given out. Public Health staff will provide individuals one box of Narcan and give a brief training for how to respond to an opioid overdose.
How to Get Narcan
Narcan is available in our Public Health Clinic located at 1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Bakersfield. Staff will train residents in groups of 1-2 people as walk ins. Training time is about 10-15 minutes. Individuals will be given one box that contains two doses of Narcan as well as educational materials. Narcan is available during clinic hours Monday to Friday. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
For groups of 3-10, training will need to be scheduled in advance with Public Health. Please call 661-321-3000.
For groups over 10 people or businesses looking for Narcan, contact Kern Behavioral Health. KBHRS can also help with “train-the-trainer” programs.
Free Narcan is also available at all Kern County Libraries.
Other facilities including medical facilities, law enforcement, and fire services can obtain Narcan by contacting our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team.