The NARCAN® Direct Program provides NARCAN® at no cost to community agencies. These organizations distribute the NARCAN® they receive to people at risk for an opioid overdose and people who may witness an opioid overdose. NARCAN® is the nasal spray formulation of naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses.
Apply to participate in the NARCAN® Direct Program
County or municipal health departments, tribal health clinics, syringe access programs, recovery community organizations (organizations that employ recovery coaches and/or certified peer specialists), and opioid treatment programs (programs certified under Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 75.15) are eligible to participate in NARCAN® Direct Program. Applications are due by January 31, 2021.
Training requirement
NARCAN® Direct Program agencies are required to have at least one staff member attend a DHS sponsored naloxone train-the-trainer event and use the curriculum provided to train others in the administration of naloxone.
Naloxone train-the-trainer event schedule
Each virtual session listed below is limited to 25 participants. Register now.
- January 21, 2021: 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
- February 11, 2021: 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
- February 15, 2021: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Resource for trainers
- Opioid Safety and Overdose Prevention, P-01571
- How to Response to an Overdose and How to Give Naloxone, P-01576
- Naloxone training video
Do you have a question or concern about the NARCAN® Direct Program? Contact the Division of Care and Treatment Services.
