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‘Naloxone critical to combating opioid crisis’: Ohio sending kits to state rest areas

By Kelcey Norris Mahoning Matters

September 23, 2023 12:16 PM

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced expanding the state’s Project DAWN to install Naloxone, also known as Narcan, overdose recovery nasal spray kits at rest stops across Ohio.

Project DAWN is partnering with the RecoveryOhio initiative and the Ohio Department of Transportation to provide Narcan kits at rest stops.

“Increasing access to Naloxone is critical to combating the opioid crisis and decreasing the number of overdose deaths in Ohio,” said Gov. DeWine. “By placing ‘Naloxboxes’ in rest areas across the state we are providing more opportunities to reverse the deadly effects of illicit opioids and providing opportunities for Ohioans to choose recovery.”

According to DeWine’s office, more than 130 boxes with Naloxone are being installed this month at 65 rest areas across the state.

Here’s a map of which rest stops will be stocked with Naloxone boxes.

Rest Areas Naloxbox Map by Chris Pugh on Scribd

More about Project DAWN

Project DAWN stands for Deaths Avoided With Naloxone.
In 2014, Project DAWN distributed 2,894 naloxone kits, which resulted in 190 known overdose reversals.
The number of kits distributed in 2022 grew to 205,584 and the known overdose reversals increased to 18,244.
To get a Project Dawn kit with Narcan delivered, complete an online registration form through Mahoning County Public Health; you can find more Narcan resources and information online.
For more information about Project DAWN, call 330-270-2855 at extension 125; learn more at Mahoning County Public Health.