Reach For Help
Our community has the tools to help.
Let us introduce you to a lifesaving resource - the NaloxBox. It is one way that, together, our community can reach for help with the opioid overdoses we are facing here in Central Vermont. CVPC is here to support the Central Vermont community as we make Narcan accessible and help save lives.
What is a NaloxBox?
A NaloxBox is a public, wall-mounted emergency kit containing Narcan, a rescue breathing mask, and instructions. It is designed to provide easy access to life-saving medication in critical moments. It is similar to the now common AED kits.
What is Narcan Spray?
Safe. Effective. Easy to use.
Narcan (also known as naloxone) is an over-the-counter medicine that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose and help someone start breathing again. It is easy to use and can save a life in just a few minutes. Narcan is very safe, not addictive, and won’t harm someone if they are not experiencing an overdose. If you suspect someone has overdosed, Narcan is a crucial tool to help them while waiting for emergency services to arrive. Remember: it’s safe, effective, and easy to use!
Request a Naloxone training or NaloxBox installation at your business or organization.
Use the map! Our goal is to continue to build our community map of NaloxBox locations. Click on the icons and get the directions.
Why NaloxBoxes are important to our community…
“I work with people who are pregnant and have substance use disorders, and I see firsthand how important healthy parents are to healthy communities. If we save a parent, we give them a chance at recovery, and give a child a better life.”
— Jennifer Auletta, MA, LCMHC, BC-DMT
“As an Emergency Medicine Physician, I see the negative impact of opioid use in our community every day. Narcan keeps people alive. CVPC is answering our community’s call to make Narcan readily available at our local businesses, community organizations and homes. By keeping people alive, we provide hope and the possibility that a person can get better.”
— Javad Mashkuri, MD
“Every moment and every life matter—it's as simple as that. At United Way, we believe that every moment we step forward to help another is the moment we decide that all people in our community deserve equitable health and well-being. Join us in this moment of caring.”
— Tawnya Kristen, Executive Director, Green Mountain United Way
What about liability?
Vermont’s Good Samaritan Law offers legal protection to individuals who assist someone experiencing a drug overdose. This law encourages people to seek emergency medical help without fear of legal consequences, ultimately aiming to save lives.