Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Naloxone kits are free from the Cumberland County Health Department's pharmacy upon request as well as in the Detention Center vending machine. Add** (how many kits distributed to agencies or individuals)--get number from Julia
Kits are often distributed at outreach events (also free) by health educators and the team provides information and works to engage with individuals to ensure there is no misuse of the resource.
Partners
Cape Fear Valley Health, NC Harm Reduction, Cape Fear Valley Pharmacy, Insight Human Services, City of Fayetteville Police Department, Cape Fear Valley Health Community Paramedicine
Action Plan
Naloxone kits are distributed with EMS, a partner of C-FORT, as well as through the Cumberland County Health Department Pharmacy to individuals and agencies upon request. A Naloxone vending machine was installed in the Cumberland County Detention Center in 2022.