Narcan Training Events
The Saratoga County Department of Health regularly holds Narcan distribution events throughout the county. Participants are trained in how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan. Training takes about 10 minutes and a free Narcan Rescue Kit is provided. These are free, drop in events. All Narcan training events are listed on the countywide calendar.
Narcan Training Video
How to Use Fentanyl Test Strips
How to Use Xylazine Test Strips
To request free Fentanyl or Xylazine test strips, please call or visit MATTERS: (765) 628-8377 https://mattersnetwork.org/individual-request/
Those who are interested in obtaining a Narcan kit can fill out the form below. After completing the form, a member of our team will reach out to you to provide you with a kit.
Naloxone Box Program
The Naloxone Box serves as a public emergency intervention tool designed to house multiple, free, prepackaged doses of nasal naloxone spray to improve the capacity of bystanders in order to save the lives of those experiencing an opioid overdose. The contents of the boxes are free and open to the public.
Naloxone Box Locations
Location | Address | Unit Location on Premises |
Ballston Spa Public Library | 21 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020 | Second floor, outside restrooms |
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library | 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065 | First floor behind the Circulation Desk |
Corinth Free Library | 89 Main St, Corinth, NY, 12822 | At main entrance |
Galway Public Library | 2112 East St, Galway, NY, 12074 | Across from the bathrooms, near the front entrance |
Mechanicville Public District Library | 190 N Main Street, Mechanicville, NY, 12118 | At the entrance, to the right of the Circulation Desk |
RISE Adelphi Street Shelter | 4 Adelphi Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | Outside of restrooms |
Round Lake Library: Clark House | 31 Wesley Ave, Round Lake, NY, 12151 | First floor near the public copier |
Round Lake Library: Malta Branch | 1 Bayberry Dr, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020 | Inside the main library by public computer #1 |
Saratoga Performing Arts Center | 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 | The Pines Building male and female restrooms and the Pinecone Building male and female restrooms |
Saratoga Springs Public Library | 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 | Second floor, outside of unisex restroom |
Shelters of Saratoga | 14 Walworth Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | Front Porch |
Schuylerville Public Library | 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville, NY, 12871 | Hallway outside of public restroom |
Stillwater Public Library | 712 Hudson Ave, Stillwater, NY 12170 | Main entrance, above fire extinguisher |
Town of Ballston Community Library | 2 Lawmar Ln, Burnt Hills, NY, 12027 | Hallway outside of public restrooms |
Waterford Public Library | 117 Third Street, Waterford, NY, 12188 | Adult reading area, near both library entrances |