Help for people who use opioids or heroin
We offer these free services to keep everyone safe. Naloxone kits and syringe exchanges are at our clinics. Drug drop off boxes are in many places in Orange County.
Naloxone kits
Naloxone can reverse an overdose from drugs such as oxycodone, methadone, or heroin. When you pick up a naloxone kit, we will teach you how to use it.
- Each kit includes:
- Instructions
- Local resource information
- 2 doses of nasal naloxone
- Fentanyl test strips
- Xylazine test strips
- If your kit expires or you need a new one, call (919) 245-2400.
Safe syringe initiative
Syringe exchange programs lower the risk of HIV and other infections. You can also find out how to get treatment for substance abuse. Learn more about our Safe Syringe Initiative on this page.
Drug drop boxes
If you have old or unused medicines, get rid of them safely. You You can find instructions and drop box locations on this page.
For more information about overdose prevention and services in Orange County, visit our Substance Use and Harm Reduction Services webpage.