San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition
San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services and our community partners are building a county-wide coalition to reduce the number of overdose deaths, increase access to recovery and treatment services, and improve the overall health of our community
How To Get Naloxone
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that is effective in preventing death by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone nasal spray is safe and easy for bystanders to administer in the setting of a possible drug overdose.
How to Request a Naloxone Stand Box for your Organization
A Naloxone Stand Box (NSB) is a distribution unit, like a newspaper stand, that holds naloxone for public distribution. NSBs are self-service and placed in public locations so that anyone can get naloxone at any time.
For more information, see Naloxone Stand Box FAQs:
Please fill out this form to indicate your interest in receiving a free Naloxone Stand Box (NSB) from Behavioral Health & Recovery Services.
Where Can I Find Naloxone in San Mateo County?
- At your local pharmacy or major retailers—no prescription needed
- By mail for $24 from calrxnaloxone.com
- Free from the vending machine at Maguire Correctional Facility, 300 Bradford St, Redwood City
How to Recognize an Opioid Overdose and Administer Naloxone
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Sv64FJPhg
Interested in becoming part of the San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition? Complete an interest form here.
For questions, please contact Dr. Ronni Brown at rbrown2@smcgov.org.
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Click here to subscribe to the San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition Newsletter to receive updates on what the Coalition is doing to reduce the number of overdose deaths, as well as resources for how you can be involved.
Check out past Newsletters: May 2025
Steering Committee
The San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition Steering Committee, composed of community members, service providers, and individuals with lived experience, meets monthly to guide strategic priorities of the Coalition.