How Do I Respond When Someone Has an Overdose?

Step 1. Call 911.

Step 2. Follow the 911 dispatcher’s instructions or perform chest compressions if comfortable doing so.

Step 3. Give naloxone.

Step 4. Give a second dose of naloxone in 2 to 5 minutes if there is no response to the first dose.

Seek medical attention immediately due to the risk of re-overdosing when naloxone wears off and to avoid complications

Instructions on how to prevent and overdose and to administer naloxone:

• Intranasal, English
• Intranasal, Spanish
• IM, English
• IM, Spanish

There are resources in Henderson County for help and support:

PORT (Post-Overdose Response Team): Free, peer-led, support for persons who have experienced an overdose or are dealing with substance use/addiction. Call at 828-845-0441 or 828-845-0541