Naloxone Distribution

The Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) program is part of a countywide effort to reduce the number of overdose deaths. The program prevents overdoses in high-risk communities and equips them with the life-saving medication naloxone. Naloxone, or Narcan, is a medication that reverses an opioid overdose.  

In addition to handing out naloxone, street-based outreach teams educate people and connect them to healthcare, housing, substance use treatment, and other services to help them build healthier lives. 

The OEND program focuses on helping people who are unhoused, engage in sex work, or were recently incarcerated, since data show that they are more likely to experience a drug overdose. Teams also conduct training for staff at housing sites, hospitals, clinics, and other locations. 

Naloxone is also distributed in other ways, including through vending machines and kiosks at the LA County jails, clinics, and hospitals. 

LA County Naloxone Access Points 

Naloxone Access Points are operated by a network of nonprofits that help distribute naloxone, provide overdose prevention training, and connect people with other services.   

Harm Reduction Supplies Access Points  

Community Health Stations  

Find naloxone and fentanyl test strips at kiosks located in hospitals, clinics and nonprofit organizations across LA County. Community Health Stations