Resources in

Rhode Island

In 2020, there were 397 identified overdose deaths in Rhode Island.

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.

GEt Nasal Naloxone (Narcan) Mailed to you

Prevent Overdose Rhode Island is offering residents of Rhode Island free nasal naloxone spray (Narcan) after the completion of a short online training course. The button below will lead you to an external site to submit a request. This program is not affiliated with NEXT Distro.

COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM

Schools, organizations, groups and other lay people can take a one hour seminar and then have with Narcan and fentanyl test strips mailed to them. Online learning modules are also available.

PHARMACY-BASED NALOXONE ACCESS

Use this locator to find a pharmacy in your area that provides naloxone distribution. Each location includes the name of the pharmacy, hours of operation, and a phone number. Call ahead with your insurance details to request information about your co-pay.

SYRINGE EXCHANGE IN RHODE ISLAND

ENCORE is Rhode Island’s statewide harm reduction program. ENCORE provides syringe exchange, HIV testing, counseling, and referrals to drug treatment and other social services. Please visit their website for more information including their outreach schedule.

DRUG USER ORGANIZING

The Urban Survivors Union is a national drug users union mobilizing against the war on drugs.

HOPE & RECOVERY SUPPORT LINE

Rhode Island’s Hope & Recovery Support Line is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in both English and Spanish. You can utilize the helpline for information about naloxone access, drug treatment, and recovery resources.