Sheridan church unveils life-saving NaloxBox for public use

Sheridan First Christian Church recently installed a NaloxBox in its East parking lot off Main Street, located at 107 W. 3rd St.

This new resource provides free, 24/7 access to Opioid Rescue Kits, which include intranasal naloxone spray and instructions on how to use it to reverse opioid overdoses.

The NaloxBox initiative is a vital step in combating the opioid crisis, providing life-saving tools to the community. Each kit contains naloxone, a medication designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose, along with clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure effective administration during critical moments. The box also contains fentanyl test strips and xylazine test strips, which are essential for detecting dangerous substances in drug supplies.

To ensure that the NaloxBox remains fully stocked, it is monitored three times weekly. This diligence ensures that these critical resources are always available to those in need. The next nearest NaloxBox to Sheridan is located 10 miles away; additional sites can be found on the Overdose Lifeline website at Naloxone Near Me.

This project is supported by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction, with guidance and resources provided by Overdose Lifeline, an organization dedicated to helping communities respond to the opioid epidemic.

For more information on NaloxBox and its impact, please visit naloxbox.org. Information about drug overdose injuries, opioid prescriptions, and prevention efforts in Indiana can be found on the Indiana Drug Overdose Dashboard.

About Sheridan First Christian Church
Sheridan First Christian Church is a God-centered and inclusive church. The mission of Sheridan First Christian Church is to provide a welcoming community to help anyone know, love, and follow Jesus. The church is committed to helping the community and neighbors through service and celebration.

Sheridan First Christian Church is inclusive and welcomes all ages, races, genders, and abilities. Casual and friendly worship services occur every Sunday at 10 a.m. Learn more at sheridanfcc.org.