FREE Naloxone Training (Video on Administration - Click Here)
Trainings are held in-person with virtual options available. The training objective is to learn how to identify an opioid overdose and administer naloxone, which could save a life or reverse an overdose. Naloxone kits are offered (FREE) to everyone who particiapates in the training. Click here to view the training dates and events calendar.
Fentanyl Test Strips
Fentanyl test strips are a form of drug testing technology which have shown to be effective at detecting the presence of fentanyl in drug samples prior to use. You can get them at:
Addiction Resource Council (Pewaukee) 262-524-7921
Vivent Health (Mobile Service) 414-273-1991
SAVE LIVES AND HOST AN OAK BOX!
What are Overdose Aid Kits?
Overdose Aid Kits (OAKs) are boxes that contain:
- Naloxone nasal spray (brand name
- NARCAN®)
- A breathing mask and gloves
- Drug administration instructions
- Fentanyl testing strips
- Information about resources for treatment and recovery support
- Waukesha County partner information
- SAMSHA hotline information
PARTNERS WANTED:
Local Businesses | Nonprofits | Schools | Government Agencies | Law Enforcement
REQUEST AN OAK BOX:
(262) 896-8061
overdoseprevention@waukeshacounty.gov
WHAT IS NALOXONE?
A medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It is safe for all, including children, pregnant women, and pets. Has no effect on someone who has not taken opioids. Has no potential for abuse. Has minimal to no side effects. Wears off in 30-90 minutes.
Over the last year, synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, were identified in 87% of opioid overdose deaths in Waukesha County and 73% of all drug overdose deaths in Wisconsin. The sharp increase in overdose deaths is not only impacting those who use opioids. Cocaine deaths involving synthetic opioids increased by 134% from 2019 (182) to 2021 (426), and it is estimated that as many as 40% of counterfeit pills contain enough fentanyl to be lethal.
