UPMC, West Branch Drug and Alcohol Commission to distribute Narcan kits

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – UPMC and the West Branch Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission are partnering to offer free Narcan kits to the public. They will be available at UPMC Williamsport, 700 High St., on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

To access the event, follow directions for the UPMC Williamsport main entrance when traveling on High St., and follow the traffic loop. A distribution tent will be located to the side of the main entrance doors.

Narcan is an emergency nasal spray medication that reverses opioid effects and can save the life of a patient during an overdose situation. This medication and accompanying resources and instructions are provided for free to community members.

If you or someone you know is suffering from a substance-use disorder, call the 24/7 hotline at 570-220-2764. If you have questions about the event, call 570-323-8543.

To learn more about the West Branch Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission, go to wbdrugandalcohol.org.