Naloxone & Harm Reduction
Naloxone (Narcan) reverses an opioid overdose. It's free or low-cost, legal for anyone in Indiana to carry, and you don't need a prescription. This page tells you where to get it.
In an overdose emergency, call 911 first.
If you're not sure whether it's an overdose, you can call or text 988. To use safely when alone, the Never Use Alone line is 1-800-484-3731 (free, 24/7).
At any Indiana pharmacy — no prescription needed
Under Indiana's statewide standing order, any pharmacy in the state can dispense naloxone without an individual prescription. Ask the pharmacist for naloxone (Narcan). Many insurance plans and Indiana Medicaid cover it; ask about cost.
Free naloxone (mailed or in person)
- Overdose Lifeline (Indiana): free naloxone + free training on how to use it · overdoselifeline.org
- NEXT Distro: free naloxone mailed to your door, confidentially · nextdistro.org
- Hamilton County Health Department: 18030 Foundation Drive, Suite A, Noblesville · 317-776-9292 — ask about naloxone access and local distribution.
- Aspire Indiana Health: crisis + recovery services across the region · 1-800-560-4038
Fentanyl test strips
Fentanyl test strips let someone check a substance for fentanyl before use. They're legal in Indiana and available free through Overdose Lifeline and NEXT Distro (linked above).
How to use naloxone
Naloxone is simple to use, but it's worth taking two minutes to learn first. Overdose Lifeline offers free training (online and in person) at overdoselifeline.org. We link you to their training rather than reproduce medical instructions here.
Recovery is possible, and treatment works. If you or someone you love is ready to look at next steps, our provider finder lists treatment options across Hamilton County, and family resources covers insurance and workplace rights.
Invest Hamilton County points you to these public resources; we don't provide medical care and we store nothing about your visit. Sources: Indiana statewide naloxone standing order; Overdose Lifeline; NEXT Distro.