Where to access Narcan in Lawrence
People carrying Narcan can save lives.
Narcan or naloxone, the FDA-approved, over-the-counter nasal treatment, blocks the effects of opiates on the brain and restores breathing.
It’s effective against all opiates and opioids — heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, and similar prescription and street drugs — although some overdoses may take multiple doses to reverse.
No prescription is required to obtain Narcan. If a person is not overdosing, administering narcan will not harm them.
Here’s a map and list of locations where Narcan (aka naloxone), the lifesaving opioid overdose reversal drug, is available in Lawrence, KS.
Last updated: Aug. 29, 2025
Narcan/naloxone vending machines:
Machines dispense Narcan at no charge.
• Homeless Resource Center, 944 Kentucky St.
• Central Station, 2315 Bob Billings Parkway
• Lawrence Community Shelter, 3655 E. 25th St.
• Heartland Community Health Center, 1312 W. Sixth St.
Other ways to access Narcan/naloxone:
• People can also request Narcan at the Lawrence Public Library’s ask desk, 707 Vermont St.
• Kansas residents and organizations can also request a free Narcan kit from DCCCA and learn about how it works at this link. Kits come with a wallet-sized card that provides instructions on how to use them.
• Narcan is available for purchase over the counter and at front checkout lines at most major pharmacies.
• Learn how to recognize an overdose and administer Narcan through DCCCA’s self-paced training, available at this link.
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