NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

April 17, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH TO OPEN NARCAN DISTRIBUTION SITE AT METAIRIE PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT

JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish will launch a Narcan distribution site at the Metairie Public Health Unit (109 Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA 70001) starting Thursday, April 25, 2024. Anyone over the age of 18 can pick up one dose of intra-nasal Narcan from the Metairie location every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or the Marrero Public Health Unit (1855 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072) every Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Narcan, also known as naloxone, is designed to rapidly reverse the life-threatening effects of an overdose from opioids — including heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid medications. Narcan distributed through the Metairie Public Health Unit and the Marrero Public Health Unit is being supplied by the Louisiana Department of Health.

“Opioid overdoses in Jefferson Parish have doubled over the past four years with almost 300 opioid overdoses in 2021,” said Jefferson Parish Chief Administrative Assistant Sarah Babcock, MPH. “We are grateful for this ongoing partnership as these alarming trends continue not only in our region, but throughout Louisiana. The ability to easily provide access to Narcan could be the difference between life and death for those struggling with addiction.”

In addition to the medication, individuals will be given instructions on how to identify an overdose and administer the medication, which can easily be used without medical training. Group or individual trainings on Narcan are also available by appointment. For questions or to schedule a training, call (504) 349-5639.

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on social media (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.

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Gretchen Hirt Gendron, PIO