Resources in

Indiana

From 2016 to 2017, the state of Indiana had the 3rd highest rate increase of opioid-related overdose death in the United States. In 2020, there were over 2321 identified opioid overdose deaths in the state.

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.

HAVE NALOXONE MAILED TO YOU

If you are a person who uses drugs, have been recently released from jail or prison, or if you are a friend, family member, or partner of of someone who may be at high-risk for an opioid overdose, you can have naloxone mailed to you at no cost.

FIND NALOXONE IN INDIANA

Use this locator to find naloxone through pharmacy or community-based distribution in your area. We suggest you call ahead to confirm inventory and hours. If you are calling a pharmacy, ask for co-pay information.

INDIANA RECOVERY ALLIANCE

Indiana Recovery Alliance (IRA) is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to the implementation of harm reduction interventions, public health strategies, drug policy transformation, and justice reform in Indiana and throughout the Midwest. IRA is the NEXT Naloxone partner affiliate in Indiana.

INDIANA HARM REDUCTION MAP

Harm Reduction programs in Indiana provide syringe and naloxone access as well as a host of other services.

SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES

Information about state supported substance use services.

AARON’S LAW

In Indiana you are allowed to obtain, carry, and administer naloxone for an overdose emergency. If you call 911, wait for first responders, and comply with their instructions. You are also protected under Good Samaritan provisions.

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.

CONNECT 2 HELP INDIANA

Connect2Help211’s mission is to facilitate connections between people who need human services and those who provide them.