PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Health Department is pleased to announce that it is now providing free Naloxone kits. 

 

The Department has qualified to participate in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Community Naloxone Program (CNP).

 

Naloxone (Narcan) is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose and restore breathing within 2-3 minutes. Naloxone is safe, easy to administer (sprayed in the nose), and has no potential for abuse.

 

To learn more about the naloxone distribution program, please visit the Health Department page on the city's website at www.cityofpittsfield.org to check out a list of frequently asked questions.

 

Residents can pick up a free Naloxone kit at the Pittsfield Health Department located at 100 North Street, Mezzanine Level during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday).

 

For more information, call the Health Department at (413) 499-9411.