Program Places Narcan Where It Is Needed Most, In Hands Of Those Most Likely To See An Overdose

The Fond du Lac County Health Department and Fond du Lac Fire Rescue department have announced they are starting a program aimed at getting Narcan into the hands of people most likely to witness an opioid overdose.

According to a press release from both departments, The goal of the Narcan Leave-Behind program is to enhance access to narcan in the community to reverse
opioid overdoses, especially among populations most at risk for an overdose or who are in positions to witness an overdose.

In Fond du Lac County, opioids are the predominant class of drugs involved with overdose deaths.

According to the WI Department of Health Services, Opioid related overdose deaths have doubled in Fond du Lac County between 2014 and 2020.

Through the program, Fond du Lac Fire Rescue Paramedics will distribute narcan kits for layperson use after incidents of suspected opioid overdoses.

The Fond du Lac County Health Department will continue to offer Narcan trainings throughout the community on an individual basis. You can request a training session by calling 920-929-3085.