Resources in
Florida
In the state of Florida, deaths related to opioid overdose numbered 7231 in 2020.
If you are a person who uses drugs or if you are around people who use drugs, please consider learning how to respond to an opioid overdose and carrying naloxone (intranasal brand name: Narcan). Naloxone is a medication designed to reverse an opioid overdose. Opioids slow down the activity of the central nervous system. This can cause slowed or stopped breathing which may lead to death. Naloxone displaces the opioids from the opioid receptors in the brain which allows the person who is experiencing an opioid overdose to begin breathing normally. We have a helpful FAQ and are constantly updating it with questions from our site visitors. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, let us know.
Get Naloxone Mailed to You
In partnership with NEXT Distro, Florida Harm Reduction Collective offer residents of Florida free nasal Narcan by mail. If you are a person who uses drugs or a someone close to a person who uses drugs and likely to be a first responder to an opioid overdose emergency, use the button below to request naloxone.
IN-PERSON NALOXONE ACCESS
Naloxone is available in Florida pharmacies without a prescription. Naloxone is covered under Florida Medicaid and may require a co-pay for other insurance carriers. Call ahead to confirm availability of naloxone and possible co-pay. If you need free naloxone, use this locator to find distribution resources in your area.
HIV Self-testing Kits by mail
Florida Harm Reduction Collective (FLHRC) is proud to offer free at-home HIV self-testing kits and education for those individuals at risk of HIV, including People Who Use/Inject Drugs and Sex Workers. Thanks to the CDC Foundation for graciously funding this program.
Check out FLHRC's website to see information and education on HIV and more.
I SAVE FLORIDA RESOURCE SITE
I Save Florida has information on where to find naloxone, drug treatment, and also has information for Florida based Pharmacists, Healthcare workers, and Medication Assisted Treatment professionals
Florida Harm Reduction Collective
The mission of FLHRC is to redefine public health by meeting Floridians who use drugs where they are at through syringe access, overdose prevention, and all other healthcare needs in between. FLHRC is hosting the first Florida Harm Reduction Conference in September 2022.
FLORIDA HOTLINES
Various suicide and crisis hotline resources. Many hotlines have county-specific availability.
SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
In most areas of Florida you must have a prescription to purchase syringes at a pharmacy. Syringe Exchange Programs provide harm reduction and supportive services for people who use drugs. Idea Exchange provides SEP in the Miami area and Rebel Recovery provides SEP in West Palm Beach. Read more about SEP expansion here.
FLORIDA’S GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
Florida has a limited Good Samaritan Law. In the event of an overdose, a person who in good faith seeks medical attention and the person having medical attention sought on their behalf will be protected from prosecution or charge for possession of a controlled substance. The law does not protect against charges for drug paraphernalia, distribution, or any parole/probation violations.
DRUG USER ORGANIZING
The Urban Survivors Union is a national drug users union mobilizing against the war on drugs. Check out their wealth of resources including #reframetheblame a campaign against drug induced homicide laws.