Monroe County, Indiana

What is Narcan?

Narcan is the name brand of naloxone hydrochloride. It is a potentially life saving medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. 

What are Fentanyl/Xylazine Testing Strips?

The CDC states that "Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a low-cost harm reduction tool that can be used to prevent overdoses in combination with other strategies. FTS are small strips of paper that can detect the presence of fentanyl in different kinds of drugs (cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, etc.) and drug forms (pills, powder, and injectables).

FTS provide people who use drugs and communities with important information about fentanyl in the illegal drug supply so they can take steps to reduce risk of overdose." 

Xylazine testing strips do the same, but with the drug Xylazine, a non-opioid sedative. 

Where can I get doses of naloxone or Fentanyl/Xylazine testing strips in Bloomington/Monroe County?

• • Monroe County Health Department
    • Free nasal spray
    • Call (812) 349-2722 for doses during business hours (8a-4p)
    • Training available from one on one to large group
    • Doses are available thanks to a grant from Indiana State Department of Health
    • Fentanyl/Xylazine test strips also available
  • Indiana Recovery Alliance 
    • Free nasal and intermuscular (injectable)
    • 118 S. Rogers Street
    • Call 812-567-2337, pick up from Naloxbox installed outside of office or drop-in during SSP outreach hours
    • Fentanyl/Xylazine test strips also available
  • Monroe County Jail lobby
    • Free nasal spray
    • Drop in - no appointment or interaction with staff required
    • Accessible 24/7
    • Enter lobby from alley (between parking garage and Monroe County Justice Building
  • One of the Overdose Lifeline provided Naloxboxes installed around Bloomington/Monroe County
    • Click here for a map of Naloxbox locations
    • Some naloxboxes have Fentanyl/Xylazine testing strips.
  • Order directly from Overdose Lifeline
    • Order Narcan, naloxone, Fentanyl test strips, or Xylazine Test strips to be delivered to you, free of charge.
    • https://www.overdoselifeline.org/indiana-naloxone-request-report/ 
  • Your local pharmacy
    • For more information regarding paying for naloxone, click here
  • A registered naloxone distributor in Indiana
    • Click here for a list of distributing entities

How to use a fentanyl test strip to reduce the risk of overdose:

Use the CDC's guidance on how to use fentanyl test strips https://www.cdc.gov/stop-overdose/safety/index.html 

Or view this video from the BTNX Inc. manufacturer. 

How do I use Narcan/naloxone to respond to an opiate overdose?

Nasal Narcan:

Intramuscular naloxone

Could you or someone you know be at risk of overdosing from an opiate? Aaron's Law (Senate Enrolled Act 406-2015) allows the general public to administer naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, to an individual at risk of opioid related overdose. The State Health Commissioner issued a standing order for registered individuals or agencies to distribute naloxone to anyone who would like to carry it. Linked below are two printable .pdf briefs regarding your protections and rights to carry and administer naloxone in Indiana.

Click the following links for information from Indiana State Department of Health regarding the value of carrying naloxone and other important information about naloxone. 

This page was updated/reviewed 6/2024

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