Community to distribute free naloxone for Overdose Awareness Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, the Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan is holding several pop-up Narcan locations throughout the city.

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Residents can get free naloxone and fentanyl test strips to help prevent overdose deaths at the following locations on Wednesday:

• Franklin County Court Complex, 375 South High Street: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
  
• Southeast Healthcare, 16 West Long Street: 9 a.m -4 p.m.
  
• Mt. Vernon Plaza, 1035 Atcheson Street: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  
• Stonewall Columbus, 1160 North High Street: 10 a.m.- 6p.m.
• Safe Point, 1267 West Broad Street: 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Westgate Park, 455 South Westgate Avenue: 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

A memorial service will be held at Columbus Public Health from 4 to 6 p.m. Over 6,000 pinwheels will be located on the front lawn to recognize the impact of overdoses in the community.

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5,703 purple pinwheels represent non-fatal overdoses among Franklin County residents and 788 white pinwheels represent fatal overdoses among residents in 2021. Free Narcan and fentanyl test strips will also be available.

More information on the Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan can be found here.