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Where Can You Get Narcan?
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:
What is Harm Reduction?
Harm reduction is a public health philosophy, which promotes methods of reducing the physical, social, emotional, and economic harms associated with drug and alcohol use and other harmful behaviors on individuals and their community. Harm reduction methods and treatment goals are free of judgment or blame and directly involve the client in setting their own goals. Learn more about SFDPH’s Harm Reduction Policy.
“Overdose Prevention in Nightlife Training Video” by SFGovTV on YouTube
Overdose Prevention Training
Overdose Prevention in Nightlife Training Video
WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/HjXItj8FO_U
Overdoses from fentanyl have had a devastating impact on San Francisco, and our nightlife and entertainment community has been hit particularly hard.
The Entertainment Commission partnered with SF Department of Public Health and SFGovTV to make this training video on:
how to use fentanyl test strips
how to recognize a fentanyl overdose
how to use Naloxone nasal spray to reverse an overdose
Please share this video widely. Naloxone saves lives.
Learn more about SFDPH’s Overdose Prevention Resources at https://sf.gov/overdose-prevention or contact ov****************@***ph.org.
For training information for a business, organization, or group:
Contact ov****************@***ph.org
Overdose palm card
Where to find Naloxone/Narcan
To get a free nasal Naloxone kit and training, visit:
CBHS Pharmacy
1380 Howard St (at 10th St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 6:30pm
Sat -Sun: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:30pm
For organizations, businesses, or groups needing more Naloxone/Narcan for their sites, or inquiring about how to distribute Naloxone/Narcan to the communities they serve, visit CBHS Pharmacy at 1380 Howard St, or contact ov****************@***ph.org.
Naloxone/Narcan may also be obtained from the following organizations that serve vulnerable communities with limited-to-no access to resources:
ENGLISH https://sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/SFCitywideSchedule_Nov_2022.pdf
CHINESE 中文 https://sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/Citywide%20schedule%20Chinese%20Traditional.pdf
ESPAÑOL https://sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/SFCitywideSchedule_Nov_2022_spa.pdf
Where to find Fentanyl Test Strips
You can get up to 10 free Fentanyl Test Strips at:
CBHS Pharmacy
1380 Howard St (at 10th St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 6:30pm
Sat -Sun: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Community organizations and groups can request bulk quantities of Fentanyl Test Strips through CBHS Pharmacy by filling out this request form: https://forms.office.com/g/KKDhqX1ACM.
Please note that an attestation of training (materials provided on the request form) will be required. Please expect to hear from us within 1-2 weeks with pickup instructions once your order is ready.
Fentanyl Test Strips are also available for purchase at DanceSafe.org and many online retailers by doing a web search for Fentanyl Test Strips.
Syringe programs that serve people who use drugs
Find programs and sites:
ENGLISH https://sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/Syringe%20Access%20Collaborative%20fall2022.pdf
ESPAÑOL https://sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/Syringe%20Access%20Collabora…
Service Organizations
SF Department of Public Health, Office of Overdose Prevention
California Dept. of Public Health, Overdose Prevention Initiative
The DOPE Project / National Harm Reduction Coalition
Find a complete list of local organizations at https://sf.gov/overdose-prevention.
Our Foundation has been established as Zach’s legacy. We want him to be remembered. Our hope is to connect with families and communities struggling with addiction and provide support in many shapes and forms.
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
-Short video; intro Harm Reduction
-pubmed article explaining how language effects stigma
-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.”