(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ COLUMBIA, MO - Compass Health and the Boone County Overdose Response Coalition have joined forces to host a SAVE-A-LIFE event on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Compass Health McCambridge Center. The event will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Flower & Fields Conference Room and aims to educate and distribute Naloxone, also known as Narcan®, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

SAVE-A-LIFE is a monthly series of free events that focus on educating community members on how they can help prevent overdose deaths from painkillers like fentanyl by using naloxone nasal spray. This event does not require registration and all attendees will have access to a personal supply of naloxone.

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Funded in part by contract DH240054280 between the Public Health and Human Services and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, this event is made possible through the ongoing partnership between these organizations. Thanks to this collaboration, Narcan® will be available at no cost to participants.

The public is welcome to attend any open meeting, including this one. For those who require accommodations due to disability, please contact 573.874.2489 or email create new email in advance of the meeting date. This will allow staff to make appropriate arrangements for your needs.

This SAVE-A-LIFE event serves as an important opportunity for community members to learn about naloxone and its life-saving potential in preventing opioid overdose deaths. By providing education and access to this medication, Compass Health and the Boone County Overdose Response Coalition are taking proactive steps towards addressing this pressing issue in our communities.

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