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Project DAWN (NARCAN)

Narcan Rescue Kits Available By Mail

The Portage County Health District is proud to provide you with Narcan Kits and training. Complete the form below to receive your kit by mail.

What is Project DAWN?

Project DAWN is a community-based drug overdose education and Naloxone (Narcan) distribution and education program. The program is offered to individuals who are in active addiction or recovery. Additionally, the Project DAWN program is offered to individuals who live and/or work with individuals in active addiction or recovery.  

The Portage County Health District is proud to present the Project DAWN program  to individuals (one-on-one), small groups (workplace), and large groups (conferences/large trainings). All Project DAWN classes are available by appointment only.

Participants will be trained to:

  • See the signs and symptoms of an overdose
  • Know the different types of overdoses
  • Do chest compressions
  • Call emergency medical services
  • Give the intranasal Naloxone medication

Participants of the Project DAWN class will be given a Project DAWN kit which contains:

  • 2 needleless syringes containing Naloxone (Narcan)
  • 1 face shield for rescue breathing
  • Instructions
  • Portage County referral information

Schedule your Project DAWN appointment today!

Curbside appointment: Ali at 330-296-9919, ext. 129

All other appointments: Kat at 330-296-9919, ext. 107

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