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Naloxone (Narcan®) is a safe medication that can save someone’s life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. It only works on opioids, such as heroin, prescription painkillers and fentanyl, but it is safe to use even if opioids are not present. If you are worried you or someone you know may be at risk of an opioid overdose, naloxone is available to you.
You can find information on how to use naloxone by reading the information included in the naloxone packaging, or visiting any of the following Health Department resources:
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Addiction is a treatable disease, not a character flaw. Prevention is possible and recovery comes in many forms to meet people where they are. This includes support groups, harm reduction kits, overdose reversal kits, medication-assisted treatment, medicine to help with cravings and withdrawal, counseling, and more.
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Narcan — Save a Life
Narcan (Naloxone), is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose when given in time. Some people call it an overdose reversal kit. Narcan blocks the effects of heroin, fentanyl and other prescription medications. Narcan won’t harm a person who is overdosing on drugs other than opioids.
If you think someone is overdosing, give them Narcan and call 911.
Wait about three minutes for the Narcan to start working.
If the person has not improved after three minutes, give them a second dose.
Narcan is not a substitute for emergency medical care
Anyone receiving Narcan for an overdose needs immediate medical attention. For someone whose breath has slowed or stopped due to an opioid overdose, Narcan can restore normal breathing within 2 to 3 minutes. However, this is only a temporary effect that can last 30 to 90 minutes.
How to Use Narcan Nasal Spray
You and your family members or caregivers should read the Instructions for Use that comes with NARCAN Nasal Spray before using it. Talk to your healthcare provider if you and your family members or caregivers have any questions about the use of NARCAN Nasal Spray.
Use NARCAN Nasal Spray for known or suspected opioid overdose in adults and children.
Important: For use in the nose only.
Do not remove or test the NARCAN Nasal Spray until ready to use.
Each NARCAN Nasal Spray has 1 dose and cannot be reused.
You do not need to prime NARCAN Nasal Spray.
Steps
Lay the person on their back to receive a dose of NARCAN Nasal Spray.
Remove NARCAN Nasal Spray from the box.
Peel back the tab with the circle to open the NARCAN Nasal Spray.
Note: NARCAN Nasal Spray freezes at temperatures below 5°F (-15°C). If this happens, the device will not spray. Get emergency medical help right away if this happens. Do not wait for NARCAN Nasal Spray to thaw. NARCAN Nasal Spray may still be used if it has been thawed after being previously frozen.
Hold the NARCAN Nasal Spray with your thumb on the bottom of the red plunger and your first and middle fingers on either side of the nozzle.
Tilt the person’s head back and provide support under the neck with your hand. Gently insert the tip of the nozzle into one nostril until your fingers on either side of the nozzle are against the bottom of the person’s nose.
Press the red plunger firmly to give the dose of NARCAN Nasal Spray.
Remove the NARCAN Nasal Spray from the nostril after giving the dose.
What to do after NARCAN Nasal Spray has been used:
Get emergency medical help right away. Move the person on their side (recovery position) after giving NARCAN Nasal Spray.
Watch the person closely.
If the person does not respond by waking up, to voice or touch, or breathing normally another dose may be given. NARCAN Nasal Spray may be dosed every 2 to 3 minutes, if available.
Repeat Steps 2 through 6 using a new NARCAN Nasal Spray to give another dose in the other nostril. If additional NARCAN Nasal Sprays are available, Steps 2 through 6 may be repeated every 2 to 3 minutes until the person responds or emergency medical help is received.
Throw away (dispose of) the used NARCAN Nasal Spray in a place that is away from children.
How should I store NARCAN Nasal Spray?
Store below 77°F (25°C).
Excursions permitted up to 104°F (40°C).
Do not freeze or expose to excessive heat above 104°F (40°C).
Keep NARCAN Nasal Spray in the box until ready to use. Protect from light.
Replace NARCAN Nasal Spray before the expiration date on the box.
Keep NARCAN Nasal Spray and all medicines out of the reach of children.
For more information, go to www.narcannasalspray.com or call 1-844-4NARCAN (1-844- 462-7226).
Download How to Use Narcan Instructions (PDF)
Anyone without medical training or authorization can use a Narcan injectable for a known or suspected overdose.
Important: For use in the shoulder or thigh.
Remove cap from the vial.
Turn the vial upside down and place needle into the rubber stopper in vial.
Draw all of the naloxone into the syringe by pulling back on the needle’s plunger.
Be sure the needle fills with liquid – not air.
Insert needle all the way into the shoulder or thigh muscle.
Push down on the plunger until the syringe is empty.
The following list includes resources for adults, youth and parents.
Finding Treatment for Opioid Use
Helplines and Crisis Care
Narcan/Naloxone Training & Education
Support Groups for Adults
Treatment Services for Adults
Treatment Services for Youth
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Access information on obtaining emergency medication kits to help reverse opioid overdoses and save lives.
Community Health Paramedics – Opioid Use Disorder Support Program Response Team: 911
Communities for Recovery: 512-758-7686 | in**@***rr.org
Community Medical Services: 512-339-9757 | 305 Ferguson Dr, Austin, 78753
Integral Care: 512-472-HELP (4357) | in**@**********re.org
MoreNarcanPlease.comMoreNarcanPlease.com: 210-450-8955 | tr***********@**************se.com
NICE Project: 4430 Menchaca Rd. or 1010 E. Cesar Chavez
SAFE Alliance: 512-267-7233 | www.safeaustin.org/chat
Sobering Center Sobering Center– 6th Street Team Outreach: 512-957-1900 | in**@************er.org
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center – 24 Hour Narcan Vending Machine: 512-368-2685 | 4430 Menchaca Rd, Austin, 78745
Texas Harm Reduction Alliance: 512-585-7145 | in**@*************tx.org
The Other Ones Foundation: 512-568-7557 | fr*******@******nd.org
Trinity Center Austin: 512-610-3500
Urban Alchemy: 512-978-9220
WorkingGroup512: wo*************@***il.com
Vivent Health: 512-458-2437
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Harmony Haus
Harmony Haus provides structured sober-living residences for men and women transitioning from addiction treatment. Services may include recovery coaching, case management, accountability planning and support with developing an independent recovery-focused lifestyle. Separate men’s and women’s residences are available in Austin.
Hyde Park Address:
4500 Depew Avenue
Austin, TX 78751
Phone:
(877) 349-1544
Website:
harmonysoberliving.us
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Hensley House Sober Living
Hensley House is a men-only sober-living program that emphasizes accountability, active participation in recovery, employment or education, house responsibilities and substance testing. Its three neighboring residences operate as one connected sober-living community.
Address:
1719 Pebble Brook Drive
Austin, TX 78752
Phone:
(512) 308-8803
Website:
hensleyrecovery.com
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North Austin Sober Living
North Austin Sober Living provides structured, substance-free housing for men and women transitioning from inpatient treatment or seeking additional recovery support. The homes follow a 12-step-based approach with peer accountability, sponsorship, house expectations and opportunities to rebuild daily routines.
Address:
1304 South Meadows Drive
Austin, TX 78758
Phone:
(512) 568-4680
Email:
in**@******tx.com
Website:
soberatx.com
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Eudaimonia Recovery Homes – Austin
Eudaimonia operates structured, gender-specific recovery residences in Austin. Its North Central Austin men’s apartment community provides furnished housing, on-site supervision, peer support, house accountability and structured recovery programming. Separate women’s and LGBTQ-supportive housing options are also available through the organization.
Austin Men’s Apartments:
7211 Northeast Drive
Austin, TX
Austin Admissions Phone:
(512) 240-6612
Website:
eudaimoniahomes.com
Cenikor Foundation – Austin
Cenikor’s Austin treatment center supports adults experiencing substance-use disorders and co-occurring mental-health conditions. The Austin location provides residential treatment and detoxification or withdrawal-management services. Cenikor also offers continuing recovery support and aftercare through its broader treatment system.
Address:
2410 West Howard Lane
Austin, TX 78728
24/7 Help Line:
(888) 236-4567
Website: cenikor.org
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Sage Recovery & Wellness Center
Sage Recovery & Wellness Center provides substance-use and mental-health treatment using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches. Its Austin office offers partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient therapy. Residential treatment is provided separately at Sage Recovery Villa in Manor.
Address:
7004 Bee Caves Road
Building 2, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78746
Phone:
(512) 306-1394
Website:
sagerecoveryaustin.com
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Infinite Recovery – Austin
Infinite Recovery provides treatment for substance-use disorders and related mental-health concerns. Its Austin location provides outpatient and intensive outpatient programming. The organization’s Central Texas continuum also includes medical detox in Cedar Park, residential treatment in Buda, extended care, sober living and alumni support.
Address:
1524 South I-35 Frontage Road
Unit 201
Austin, TX 78704
Phone:
(844) 206-9063
Website:
infiniterecovery.com
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Recovery Unplugged
Recovery Unplugged provides drug and alcohol treatment using clinical services combined with music-assisted programming. Austin services include residential rehabilitation, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient care. A separate medical-detox location operates at 7211 Albert Road in Austin.
Address:
5419 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78745
Phone:
(855) 384-5794
Website:
recoveryunplugged.com
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Hill Country Intergroup – Austin Alcoholics Anonymous
Hill Country Intergroup maintains information about Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout Austin and the surrounding area. Its 24-hour hotline helps callers locate meetings and connect with local AA recovery resources. Current meeting locations and times should be taken from the live online meeting finder.
Address:
1825 Fort View Road
Suite 102
Austin, TX 78704
24-Hour Hotline:
(512) 444-0071
Email:
au******@***il.com
Website:
austinaa.org
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Central Texas Area Narcotics Anonymous
Central Texas Area Narcotics Anonymous provides meeting information and peer fellowship for people seeking recovery from drug addiction. Its website maintains a live meeting list covering Austin and surrounding Central Texas communities. The helpline can assist people who need help finding an appropriate meeting.
Address:
1108 Lavaca Street
Suite 110-284
Austin, TX 78701
Helpline:
(512) 480-0004
Toll-Free:
(866) 792-8262
Website:
ctana.org
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Communities for Recovery
Communities for Recovery is an Austin recovery-community organization offering peer support, recovery coaching, support groups, training, volunteer opportunities and community resources. Its services are designed to help individuals and families build long-term recovery connections.
Address:
4110 Guadalupe Street
Building 635
Austin, TX 78751
Phone:
(512) 758-7686
Email:
in**@***rr.org
Website:
communitiesforrecovery.org
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Austin Al-Anon and Alateen Information Center
Austin Al-Anon provides meeting information and support for families and friends affected by another person’s drinking. Alateen is available for younger family members who have been affected by someone else’s alcohol use. Because meeting details frequently change, visitors should use the current online meeting finder.
Address:
6301 Menchaca Road
Suite F
Austin, TX 78745
Phone:
(512) 441-8591
Toll-Free:
(888) 287-2115
Website:
austinalanon.org
SAMHSA- Harm Reduction Framework
(Federal Policy)
-SAMHSA defines harm reduction as a practical and transformative approach that incorporates community-driven public health strategies — including prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion — to empower PWUD and their families with the choice to live healthier, self-directed, and purpose-filled lives. Harm reduction centers the lived and living experience of PWUD, especially those in underserved communities, in these strategies and the practices that flow from them.
Getting treatment for problem drinking without giving up alcohol
-An article highlighting decreased alcohol with the help of therapeutic communication
What is HarmReduction? (HRTC)
-Short video; intro Harm Reduction
Stigma and language
-pubmed article explaining how language effects stigma
Stop talking ‘dirty’
-Clinicians and their language; Journal of Medicine
The Rise and Fall of the DARE program
-explains the dichotomy of the DARE program;…”There were clear, inherent problems with setting up cops as drug experts and educators, preaching abstinence-only and expanding the War on Drugs into the classroom.”
Vermont’s Safe Consumption Sites Gets Approved
Housing is Healthcare; Portland Hotel Society
Great Hills Baptist Church – Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery at Great Hills is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for people experiencing substance-use problems or other harmful hurts, habits and challenges. Weekly gatherings include worship, teaching and gender-specific group discussions. People are welcome regardless of where they are in their spiritual journey.
Meeting:
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Room C244
Address:
Great Hills Baptist Church
10500 Jollyville Road
Austin, TX 78759
Email:
**@**bc.org
Website:
ghbc.org/recovery
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Gateway Church – Restore
Gateway Restore is a faith-based recovery community focused on healing, freedom and personal transformation. Restore Groups follow a 12-step curriculum and may address addiction and other difficult life experiences. Registration is required, and groups close to new registration after each semester begins.
Address:
Gateway Church – North Austin
7104 McNeil Drive
Austin, TX 78729
Phone:
(512) 837-2162
Website:
gatewaychurch.com/restore
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Red Rocks Church Austin – Recover
Recover is a Christ-centered ministry that supports people working toward emotional, spiritual and personal healing. Available groups may address substance use, mental-health concerns and trauma. The ministry also organizes recovery-community gatherings and connects participants with additional local support.
Address:
7625 North Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78752
Email:
au***********@************ch.com
Website:
redrockschurch.com/austin/recover
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The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center provides a long-term, faith-based rehabilitation program for men affected by addiction and serious life instability. The program includes residential housing, work therapy, group and individual counseling, spiritual guidance and assistance rebuilding independent living skills.
Address:
4216 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX
Phone:
(512) 447-2272
Website:
salvationarmyaustin.org/texas-austin/adult-rehabilitation-center