Marion County Public Health Department

Respond

Become a Lay Responder 

  • A lay responder is someone who responds to an emergency but has minimal training to do so.
  • Attend our next Community Narcan Education Session (Information below)
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  • Make an appointment with a trained staff member at (317) 221-4628

Indiana Naloxone Entities

 

Find out more https://optin.in.gov

Indiana Legislation

IC 16-31-12
Expands first responder use of naloxone to EMT’s, Police Officers and Firefighters

IC 16-42-27 Aaron’s Law

  • Expands the use of naloxone to the public.
  • Statewide standing order removes need for prescriptions. (Standing order from state health commissioner)
  • Must be trained
  • Must alert 911 immediately after use of naloxone
  • Must receive information about addiction services (including MAT)
  • Must register and report annually to optIN