Overdose Emergency
Boynton Health The University of Minnesota provides free access to naloxone nasal spray across the Twin Cities campuses, a life-saving, easy-to-use medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose.
Overdose Emergency Response kits containing free naloxone can be found at the following locations:
- Appleby Hall - First floor hallway, near automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Boynton Health - Outside the main entrance
- Coffman Memorial Union - First floor, across from the welcome desk, next to the defibrillator
- Skyway (West Bank) - Along the wall, next to the old US Bank location
- St. Paul Student Center - First floor, near AED
- 17th Avenue - Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life main entrance
- All University apartments and residence halls on the East Bank, West Bank, and St. Paul campuses, available to residents with Ucard access.
Refill Form
Notice that supplies are low in an Overdose Emergency Response Kit? Notify us by filling out the refill request form.
Additional Information
Naloxone vs. Narcan
NARCANⓇ is a trademarked nasal spray form of naloxone and the most widely known form of the drug; the two terms are often used interchangeably.
Naloxone Training
Free online training on how to administer naloxone is offered through the Steve Rummler Hope Network.
In-person Naloxone Training is offered on campus approximately twice a semester. Visit the Health & Emergency Response Office website for upcoming training opportunities.
Naloxone Expiration
Naloxone has an expiration date, which can be found on the packaging. You may still administer expired naloxone if you believe someone is experiencing an overdose. It will not cause harm to the individual.
Prescription Naloxone
Boynton Pharmacy will continue to provide naloxone to those who have a prescription for the medication.
Resources
Visit the Center for Disease Control website for information on naloxone and stopping an overdose. Visit Boynton Health's Pharmacy if you have any questions.
Program Partners
We thank our program partners:
MN-SUCH (Minnesota Substance Use & Community Health Lab), part of the Medical School’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, provides the overdose emergency response kits and naloxone.
Steve Rummler Hope Network provides naloxone training.
Contact Us
Have additional questions? Contact us at [email protected].