Harper College will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Harper Wellness provides free NARCAN® (Naloxone Nasal Spray 4mg) and drug test strips through a request form. In addition, Naloxone is available in all AED machines across campus in case of an emergency. Harper College police also carry NARCAN®. The NARCAN® is provided by the Kenneth Young Center.
Naloxone, also known by its generic name, Naloxone HCI, is an emergency nasal spray to treat an opioid overdose of a narcotic medicine. For more information and to learn how to use NARCAN® Nasal Spray, visit https://narcan.com/resources.
A Naloxone (Narcan) Vending Machine is now available on campus for all faculty, staff, and students. This vending machine, funded by the Kenneth Young Center and supported by Harper Wellness, provides life-saving Naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, at no cost to students, faculty, and staff. The vending machine is located in Building L, across from the Bookstore. Strategically placed in a high-traffic area, the machine ensures that Naloxone is always within reach during critical moments, especially in cases of opioid-related emergencies.
The machine is user-friendly, offering quick access with clear instructions on how to use Naloxone. By providing Naloxone in a discreet, no-questions-asked manner, the vending machine fosters a proactive approach to harm reduction, supporting a safe and responsible campus environment. This initiative aims to empower the campus community to respond immediately in emergencies, saving lives and promoting overall health and safety.
The Kenneth Young Center is offering free 30-minute Naloxone (NARCAN®) trainings for all students, faculty, staff, and community members every month. Each session will cover education about commonly used opioids, the signs of an overdose, and how to administer NARCAN®, with time for Q&A. All participants will receive NARCAN® at the end of the training.
There is no cost for the training or any of the materials distributed. Participants only need to choose one of the 30 minute trainings.
For those interested in drug testing strips, the Kenneth Young Center currently provides free drug testing strips for Fentanyl, Xylazine, and Benzohiazepine. To request free testing strips, please complete the online request form.
For more information about the Kenneth Young Center’s prevention programs, visit https://www.kennethyoung.org/services/prevention.