JEFFERSON PARISH LAUNCHES NARCAN DISTRIBUTION SITE AT MARRERO PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT

JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish has launched a Narcan Distribution Site at the Marrero Public Health Unit (1855 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072). Anyone over the age of 18 can pick up one dose of intra-nasal Narcan every Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Narcan, also known as naloxone, is designed to rapidly reverse the life-threatening effects of an overdose from opioids — including heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid medications. Narcan distributed through the Marrero Public Health Unit is being supplied by the Louisiana Department of Health.

“Opioid overdoses in Jefferson Parish have doubled over the past four years with almost 300 opioid overdoses in 2021,” said Jefferson Parish Chief Administrative Assistant Sarah Babcock, MPH. “We are grateful for this partnership as these alarming trends continue not only in our region, but throughout Louisiana. The ability to easily provide access to naloxone could be the difference between life and death for those struggling with addiction.”

In addition to the medication, individuals will be given instructions on how to identify an overdose and administer the medication, which can easily be used without medical training. Group or individual trainings on Narcan are also available by appointment. For questions or to schedule a training, call (504) 349-5639.

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on social media (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.

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Jefferson Parish Public Information Office

1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 1002

Jefferson, LA 70123

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