Naloxone (Narcan) is an emergency medical treatment used to reverse the effects of a known or suspected opiate overdose. Naloxone is to opioid overdoses as a fire extinguisher is to fires. Both products can be lifesaving and are important to have in the case of an emergency. Naloxone gives the individual another chance at life and recovery.
When Naloxone is administered, ALWAYS CALL 911.
Natick observes the Good Samaritan Law, which provides immunity from prosecution for possession of a controlled substance if a person seeks medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose.
Who should obtain Naloxone?
- Family and friends of an individual who may be at risk for an opioid overdose.
- An individual who may be misusing opioids.
- An individual who may have a long term and/or a strong dose prescription of an opioid.
- Businesses and organizations that train employees to use CPR or AED devices.
Many physicians are now prescribing Naloxone along with their patients’ opioid prescriptions just in case an accidental overdose occurs.
Local organizations that would like their staff trained in overdose prevention and Naloxone administration can request a training through the Natick Health Department.
Where Can You Get Naloxone?
Local Pharmacies
Naloxone can be obtained from the following pharmacies in Natick without a prescription from a physician. Costs may vary depending on your insurance.
- CVS – 137 W. Central St
(508) 655-2271 - Walgreens – 148 W. Central St.
(508) 653-3303 - Natick Family Pharmacy – 67 Union St
(508) 720-4971
State-Funded Naloxone Pilot Sites
Free training and Naloxone distribution for individuals with a history of opioid misuse and their families. Funded by the MA Department of Public Health.
View a statewide list on the Massachusetts Department of Health website [PDF]
Local Naloxone Sites
Check our calendar for current schedules
Natick Health Department – Monthly Addiction Resource Center workshops
Free training and Naloxone distribution for community members who are at risk of witnessing or experiencing an overdose.
(508) 647-6460
Natick Town Hall, 2nd Floor
13 E. Central Street, Natick, MA
M-W 8:30AM-5PM
Thurs. 8:30AM-7PM
Fri. 8:30AM-12:30PM
Funded by the MetroWest Health Foundation
Learn to Cope Meeting
Wednesdays 7–8:30PM
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (Framingham Center)
354 Waverly St. 3rd Floor, Conf. Room C
JRI (Justice Resource Institute) Program RISE Opioid Overdose Prevention Program
Monday-Friday 9MA-5PM
(508) 935-2960
1 Grant Street Suite 100, Framingham, MA
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