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Due to on-going training, JCDH will be closed on Friday, October 10, 2025. JCDH will reopen on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7:45am.

Be Ready to Save a Life with Naloxone

What is Naloxone?

Naloxone (Narcan) is a safe, non-addictive medication that reverses opioid overdoses - including those caused by heroin, fentanyl, and prescription medications used to treat pain like oxycodone, morphine, and hydrocodone/acetaminophen. A drug overdose can happen on purpose or by mistake and may involve any substance that affects how the body functions, including legal, illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter medications. Naloxone is available as a nasal spray and offered free to anyone in Alabama through a partnership between the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).

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WHEN TO USE NALOXONE?

When an overdose is suspected - act fast! Signs of an opioid overdose include:
  • Slowed or stopped breathing
  • Pinpoint pupils
  • Unresponsiveness
  • Pale, blue, or purple lips/fingernails
  • Choking or gurgling sounds

HOW TO USE NALOXONE?

Give Naloxone immediately (nasal spray)
  1. Call 911.
  2. Keep the person awake and breathing.
  3. Lay them on their side to prevent choking.
  4. If needed, give a second dose 2-3 minutes after the first.
  5. Stay with the person until emergency services arrive.

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NALOXONE RESOURCES NEAR YOU

OpiRescue AL App:
A free resource at your fingertips with everything you need to be prepared:
  • How to recognize an overdose
  • Where to find Naloxone
  • How to start a rescue
  • How to report a reversal
  • Where to find substance use treatment centers
  • And much more

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Box Locations:
Free Naloxone is available at community boxes across Jefferson County.
  • COMING SOON

Additional Safety Tools:
Fentanyl test strips are also available as part of JCDH's harm reduction resources. To learn more or request strips, contact JCDH or request them online through the Naloxone training and request form.

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In-person Training:
JCDH offers free trainings on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose using Naloxone. Participants receive a free Naloxone kit upon completion. To request a training for your organization please contact us.

CONTACT US

For questions or information about Naloxone access or training, contact: naloxonetraining@jcdh.org or call (205) 933-9110.
NOTICE:  Payment is expected at time of visit. Click here to learn more.
Central Health Center
(Guy M. Tate)

1400 Sixth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Clinics
(205) 588-5234

Programs
(205) 933-9110
Eastern Health Center
601 West Blvd Roebuck
Birmingham, AL 35206
Programs and Clinics
(205) 588-5234
Western Health Center
631 Bessemer Super Hwy
Midfield, AL 35228
Programs and Clinics
(205) 588-5234
Hours of Operation:
All Centers are open 7:45am to 4:30pm. Phone lines for clinic appointments open at 7:00am Monday through Friday.
 

If this is a Medical Emergency call 911.
If you are a patient and need to reach your health care team after business hours for non-life threatening conditions, call (205) 588-5234.



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