Resources in

Alaska

In 2020, there were 160 opioid overdose deaths in the state of Alaska.

If you are a person who uses drugs or if you are around people who use drugs, please consider learning how to respond to an opioid overdose and carrying naloxone (intranasal brand name: Narcan). Naloxone is a medication designed to reverse an opioid overdose. Opioids slow down the activity of the central nervous system. This can cause slowed or stopped breathing which may lead to death. Naloxone displaces the opioids from the opioid receptors in the brain which allows the person who is experiencing an opioid overdose to begin breathing normally. We have a helpful FAQ and are constantly updating it with questions from our site visitors. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, let us know.

I know mine - Mail-based naloxone access

I Know Mine has been a trustworthy health resource for you(th) and their allies including providers, parents, teachers, aunties and uncles and other trusted adults since 2009. We continue our mission to provide information and resources to promote, improve and achieve holistic well-being through quality prevention and education. In addition to other services, I Know Mine provides naloxone, safer sex supplies and other harm reduction supplies through the mail.

Naloxone Access Map

Project HOPE is a is an effort by the Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention (OSMAP) to increase access to naloxone and Narcan in Alaska. Click the button below to view a map of sites providing free Narcan nasal spray through participation in Project HOPE.

I know mine - Mail-based Harm Reduction Supplies

Access harm reduction kits including syringes, fentanyl test strips, condoms, HIV and/or STI self-test kits, and so much more.

Naloxone and syringe access in Anchorage

The Anchorage Health Department has compiled this list of naloxone and syringe access resources in Anchorage.

ALaska GOOD SAMARITAN Policy

Alaska has a limited Good Samaritan law. People seeking help or having help sought on their behalf are protected from prosecution for controlled substances. Alaska’s good Samaritan law does not protect against probation/parole violations or drug paraphernalia charges.

Alaska CRISIS HOTLINES

Various crisis hotlines and helplines for Alaskans.

DRUG USER ORGANIZING

The Urban Survivors Union is a national drug users union mobilizing against the war on drugs. Check out their wealth of resources including #reframetheblame a campaign against drug induced homicide laws.