Naloxone Distribution Boxes

The Whatcom County Naloxone Dispenser Box Program provides free, 24/7 access to naloxone (Narcan) at select locations throughout the county. This initiative aims to make lifesaving overdose-reversal medication available to those who need it, especially individuals who may face barriers to obtaining it elsewhere.

What is Naloxone?

Naloxone is a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone is safe to use, even if administered to someone who is not experiencing an opioid overdose.

You may often see naloxone referred to as Narcan. Narcan is a naloxone brand.

Who Can Access the Boxes?

Anyone can access our naloxone distribution boxes, but we encourage you to buy kits if you can or use a free online ordering option. This service is primarily for individuals who have no other way to access naloxone or who seek privacy and discretion when obtaining the medication.

Naloxone Distribution Box Locations

We will have multiple naloxone distribution box locations in Whatcom County. The dispenser boxes provide 24/7 access to naloxone. We will add more locations as they go live.

Bellingham Food Bank, 1824 Ellis Street, Bellingham WA (map)
East Whatcom Regional Resource Center, 8251 Kendall Road, Maple Falls WA (map)
Ferndale Community Services, 5694 2nd Avenue, Ferndale, WA (map) (Located between the Resource Center door and the clothing donation bin, on the north side of the building. Look for the white newspaper box with the Whatcom County Health and Community Services Logo.)
Northwest Youth Services Ground Floor Drop-In Center, 2500 E Street, Bellingham WA (map)
Whatcom County Health and Community Services, 509 Girard Street, Bellingham WA (map) (naloxone kits available in the TestandGo kiosk located on the southwest side of the building)

Cost

The naloxone in the dispenser boxes is available at no cost.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at (360) 778-6000. We appreciate any notification of boc vandalism.

Other Ways to Access Naloxone

You can buy naloxone at pharmacies throughout Whatcom County. You can also visit the Whatcom Overdose Prevention How to Get Naloxone page for free online ordering options.

Additional Resources

We encourage you to learn more about how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. For more information about overdose prevention, visit Whatcom Overdose Prevention.