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 main 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 been increasing in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Voices for Recovery’s Nalox-ZONE™ Program currently provides Nalox-ZONE™ boxes and related supplies (including Narcan®) to the community for free. Our mission is to support both safety and harm reduction efforts to prevent opioid-overdose-related fatalities, through increasing access to naloxone through installation of Nalox-ZONE™ boxes. This program is currently free. We have installed over 500 NZ boxes to date (8/1/24) across 60 counties.
What is a Nalox-ZONE™ box?
A Nalox-ZONE™ box is an opioid overdose reversal resource that is used to reduce the risk of opioid-overdose-related fatality. Each Nalox-ZONE™ box contains nasal naloxone (Narcan®), a CPR breathing barrier mask, naloxone administration tear-off instructions (English/Spanish), and 211 Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline business cards (English/Spanish). Please click here to watch the Nalox-ZONE™ program introductory video.
Where can I install?
Nalox-ZONE™ boxes can be installed in almost any indoor location. To learn more about the Nalox-ZONE™ program, click the link at the bottom of this page.
I’m interested. How do I request Nalox-ZONE™ box for my organization?
The first stop is to click the link at the bottom of this page to request a Nalox-ZONE™ box. We’ll have you review the introductory video, set up a time to meet, and answer any questions you may have. If you decide to participate, we’ll have you sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), train you in Narcan® administration, and have you report Nalox-ZONE™ box supplies usage each month through a brief online survey. For box sites with compatible wireless internet networks, Nalox-ZONE™ box access can be monitored electronically by your organization.
About naloxone:
Naloxone, a specific, high affinity opioid antagonist, has been used for over four decades to treat suspected opioid overdoses. It is used in emergency department settings and by first responders, and can be purchased through a prescription or over-the-counter at pharmacies.
Are you interested in learning how to administer Narcan®?
Attend one of our virtual trainings which occur the 2nd Wednesday of the month from noon -12:30pm and the 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 – 7pm. Click here to join via Zoom.
Wisconsin Voices for Recovery would like to thank the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Narcan Direct Program for providing naloxone that helps make the program a success.
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 question or would like to request naloxone and administration training, please contact us at: naloxzone@fammed.wisc.edu