Where to Get Help

Where to get naloxone

Naloxone (Narcan) is a lifesaving medication that reverses opioid overdoses.

Free resources

• Doctors and health clinics - Ask your doctor or clinic about getting free naloxone.
  
• Local Public Health - Many local public health authorities have naloxone available for free or know organizations in your community that do.
• Project RED - Online request form to have naloxone mailed to you.
• Syringe Service Programs - Community programs that provide many resources, including test strips, naloxone, wound care, and access to healthcare.
  

• All pharmacies in Oregon can provide naloxone without a prescription. Discount cards like the ArrayRx Card can help lower the price if you don’t have insurance. Call your pharmacy to check if they have naloxone in stock.
• Online – Retailers can sell Naloxone and ship it to your house. The cost can range from $30 to $50.
  

Overdose Prevention

Drugs that do not come directly from a pharmacy or a medical professional are not safe.

• Carry naloxone. Make sure it is easily to find and visible.
• Test all drugs with fentanyl and xylazine test strips. There are also test strips for other substances like benzodiazepines, nitazenes, and medetomidine.
• Buy fentanyl test strips online or connect with a syringe service program near you to get free test strips
• Never use Alone. Call the Never Use Alone hotline at 1-800-696-1996. Volunteers stay on the phone while a caller uses drugs and call 911 if the person stops responding.
  
• Store medications and drugs securely, out of reach of children, pets, and other people.
• Safely dispose of medications and drugs to keep children, pets, and others safe.
  

Managing Your Opioid Prescription

Before you get a prescrition

• Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks of prescription pain medications and other options to manage your pain.
• Heal Safely is a campaign that offers support after injury or surgery.
• Ask your doctor about naloxone.
• Tell your doctor about other drugs you are taking, and any history of substance use or mental health disorder.

While you use your prescription

• Use prescription pain medications only as instructed by your doctor.
• Store prescription pain medications securely, out of reach of others.
• Plan with your doctor for when and how to stop using prescription pain medications.

After you stop using opioids

• Dispose of unused medication as soon as possible.
  

Treatment and Recovery Supports

• Alcohol and Drug Help Line at 1-800-923-4357 - Confidential support for drug or alcohol use.
  
• Oregon Warmline at 1-800-698-2392 – Peer support 24/7
• Recovery Network of Oregon - Find peer and recovery support
• Oregon Behavioral Health Provider Directory - Find providers that accept your health coverage, including Oregon Health Plan.
• Visit OHA's website to find resources for your situation.
  

Youth and Caregivers

• Friends for Life – Find resources for teens, young adults, and the people in their lives on topics like fentanyl, overdose prevention, staying safe, and how to have conversations about drugs.
• Oregon Youth Resource Map – Connect with youth-serving resources, organizations, and leadership opportunities across Oregon.
  
• Safely manage a prescription opioid with your child – Medical professionals may prescribe opioids for situations such as surgeries or injuries. Follow the instructions and store medications in a locked location.
• Youthline – A free peer-to-peer help, support, and crisis line for youth up to age 24. No problem is too big or too small.
• How to Support a Youth Who is Struggling – Keep teens safe by helping them manage stress, talking about drugs and mental health regularly, and spending time together.

How to get involved in your community

• Contact your Regional Overdose Prevention Coordinator.
• Learn more about resources for your workplace, school, or community organization on our partners page.