Narcan Available to Town Residents

Free doses of Narcan are available to Seekonk town residents at the public safety building at 500 Taunton Avenue while supplies last. The medication, which reverses the effects of opioid overdoses, is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

All interactions are confidential and no personal information is required. The medication is available through a program in association with SSTAR, a healthcare and addiction treatment center in Fall River.

According to the state’s Department of Public Health, opioid addiction has claimed more than 2,000 lives each year for the past seven years and 29 lives of town residents since 2015. There were 2,357 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths in 2022, surpassing the previous peak in 2021 by an estimated 57 deaths. Preliminary data also show there were 522 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths in the first three months of 2023, a 7.7 percent decrease (an estimated 44 fewer deaths) from the same time period in 2022. 

“As Attorney General, I made combatting the opioid crisis a top priority, and that commitment continues as Governor while we work to provide individuals and communities with the support they need for treatment, prevention and recovery,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Too many Massachusetts families, particularly families of color, have been impacted by this crisis, and in order to effectively respond, we need to address the gaps in the system by advancing long-term solutions that include housing, jobs, mental health care and more resources for our cities and towns.” 

For more information, contact EMS@seekonkfd.com or visit the public safety building and a staff member will provide assistance.