24/7 naloxone boxes available in several City of Columbia locations

(COLUMBIA, MO)- A number of 24/7 naloxone distribution boxes are now available at various City of Columbia locations. The boxes look and function similarly to a newspaper stand without the need to pay. Each box contains free naloxone for anyone to take and use in the event of an overdose. Boxes will be refilled weekly or on an as-needed basis.

The location of each box is as follows:

• Fire Station 1 - 201 Orr St.
• Fire Station 2 - 1212 W. Worley St.
• Fire Station 4 - 2300 Oakland Gravel Road
• Fire Station 5 - 1400 Ballenger Lane
• Fire Station 6 - 3112 Chapel Hill Road
• Fire Station 7 - 400 Green Meadows Circle
• Fire Station 8 - 2301 E. Nifong Blvd.
• Fire Station 9 - 201 Blue Ridge Road
• Fire Station 11 - 6909 Scott Boulevard
• Activity & Recreation Center (ARC) - 1701 W Ash St.
• Flat Branch Park - 300 S. Providence Road
• Public Health and Human Services - 1005 W. Worley St.

To learn how to use naloxone, community members can attend one of the monthly SAVE-A-LIFE Naloxone Education and Distribution events. The next SAVE-A-LIFE will be held Thursday, April 9 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Columbia College's Bixby Auditorium, located at 705 Rangeline St.

This project is funded by contract 5H79TI086392-03 between Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Location: 1005 W. Worley St.

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To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.