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Michigan residents can now access free overdose-reversal medication at health department offices across the state, part of a growing push to put life-saving tools directly in the hands of communities hit hardest by the opioid crisis.
For people who cannot afford treatment or emergency care, free naloxone may be the first step toward survival and recovery.
Michigan Expands Free Naloxone Access
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is distributing free naloxone kits, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, at its offices statewide.
The effort is funded in part by opioid settlement dollars, with Michigan slated to receive more than $1.8 billion from national opioid settlements by 2040.
State Chief Medical Executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian credited naloxone with helping drive a 35% decrease in overdose deaths since 2023, noting that the medication “saved thousands of lives in Michigan.”
Since the 2020 launch of Michigan’s Naloxone Direct Portal, the state has distributed more than 1.7 million kits and recorded more than 34,000 overdose reversals.
Along with overdose reversal medication, you can also find a variety of free and low-cost rehab centers in Michigan.
Who Qualifies for Free Naloxone
Anyone can obtain naloxone at no cost. You do not need private insurance, a prescription or proof of income.
Michigan’s Good Samaritan Law protects anyone who administers the medication and naloxone is safe to give to people of all ages, it will not cause harm if given to someone who is not overdosing.
Community groups can also request free supplies through Michigan’s Naloxone Direct Portal, an online access point providing overdose-reversal medication at no charge.
How to Access Free Naloxone in Manistee County
Locally, free naloxone is available at pharmacies and a number of community locations. A few local options available include:
- Manistee County Sheriff’s Office — entryway vending machine, 1525 Parkdale Ave.
- Harm Reduction Michigan — 115 Washington St., Manistee
- District Health Department #10 — 385 Third St., Manistee
- Manistee County Library — distribution boxes at Manistee, Onekama, Kaleva, and Arcadia branches
- Centra Wellness Network — 2198 U.S. 31 South, Manistee
- Samaritan Way — 50 Filer St., Suite A, Manistee
- Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital — 1465 E. Parkdale Ave.
- Manistee Family Care — 1391 E. Parkdale Ave.
Free Rehabs and Low-Cost Treatment in Michigan
Naloxone saves lives in a crisis, but ongoing recovery often requires additional support. Michigan residents seeking free rehabs or low-cost treatment options have several pathways:
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at no cost.
Rehabs.org lists free rehab centers near you across Michigan and nationwide. Call
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