Nalox-ZONE™
The Nalox-ZONE™ Program aims to support both
safety and harm reduction in communities
across the state of Wisconsin.
Opioids continue to be the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States. Despite progress in addressing the opioid epidemic over the past few years, the number of reported suspected opioid overdoses have remained steady in Wisconsin. The Nalox-ZONE™ Program, developed in response to an increase in opioid overdose deaths in 2021, has the mission of reducing the risk of opioid-related fatality across the state of Wisconsin through raising awareness about nasal naloxone, a life-saving temporary opioid overdose reversal medication; and increasing visibility and accessibility to this life-saving medication through distribution of Nalox-ZONE™ boxes. To date (7/1/2025), there are over 575 Nalox-ZONE™ boxes located across 57 Wisconsin counties. Nalox-ZONE™ boxes are provided to Wisconsin communities for free.
ABOUT NALOXONE
Naloxone, a specific, high affinity opioid antagonist, is used to treat suspected opioid overdoses. It is used in emergency department settings and by first responders, and can be purchased through a prescription, over-the-counter at pharmacies, or through other community-based locations across Wisconsin (Click here for a map of community-based locations).
Learn more about naloxone from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Naloxone DrugFacts
Learn more about naloxone from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 5 Things to Know About Naloxone
LEARN HOW TO ADMINISTER NASAL NALOXONE (e.g., Narcan®, RiVive®)
Our monthly virtual training occurs the 2nd Wednesday of the month from noon -12:30pm. Click here to join via Zoom.
LEARN ABOUT NALOX-ZONE™ BOXES
A Nalox-ZONE™ box is a cabinet for holding naloxone and associated opioid overdose reversal supplies. Each box contains enough space to hold 2-4 two-dose kits of nasal naloxone and is equipped with a disposable CPR mask, easy-tear nasal naloxone administration instructions on the outside of the box and 211 Addiction Recovery Helpline business cards for quick access to recovery and treatment resources. The Nalox-ZONE™ box decals, tear pad, and 211 cards are bilingual (English/Spanish). Please note that the wireless monitoring option is not available at this time.
Note: naloxone is not included with the Nalox-ZONE™ box, however it can be obtained through various locations across Wisconsin. Click here for a map of locations.
Nalox-ZONE™ Box Recipient Terms & Conditions
Nalox-ZONE™ boxes are not temperature controlled and naloxone is not provided with the Nalox-ZONE™ box. Therefore the following, are the responsibility of the Nalox-ZONE™ box requester:
1) Install the Nalox-ZONE™ box in a temperature-controlled environment
2) Ensure any medications and other temperature-sensitive materials are stored in compliance with the temperature-based storage requirements outlined in the materials provided with those medications and materials.
3) Obtain any necessary training/certification with respect to the administration of and education about naloxone.
Note: Wisconsin Voices for Recovery Nalox-ZONE™ program does not accept returns. Once the Nalox-ZONE™ box is supplied to the requester, it is the requester’s responsibility to dispose of the Nalox-ZONE™ box, should the requester decide it is no longer needed.
Wisconsin Voices for Recovery would like to thank the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for their support of this program.
Donations:
If you would like to make a donation of any amount to help support the Nalox-ZONE™ program mission and our other programs and increase access to naloxone around the state of Wisconsin, please visit our donation page.
Contact Us!
If you have questions or would like to be placed on the waiting list for a Nalox-ZONE box, please contact us at: naloxzone@fammed.wisc.edu