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Leonia Expands Public Safety Efforts with Naloxone Public Access Boxes

In a significant step toward enhancing community safety, the Leonia Board of Health has announced the installation of Naloxone (Narcan) Public Access Boxes next to all publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units throughout the Borough.

This public health initiative ensures that lifesaving opioid overdose treatment is available and accessible in high-traffic areas of the Leonia Community. Naloxone (Narcan), can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, and its availability in emergency situations has proven to save lives.  

The Naloxone Public Access Boxes are clearly labeled and designed for easy use by community members in an emergency.  Each unit includes:

• Six doses of Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray
• Brief instructions for administration and signage to contact 911 in English, Korean and Spanish

Leonia joins a growing number of municipalities across New Jersey and the country in treating Naloxone (Narcan) as an essential public health tool—no different from AEDs or fire extinguishers.

Residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the locations of both AEDs and Naloxone (Narcan) boxes, to consider participating in training on how to administer Naloxone (Narcan), and obtaining a free dose of Naloxone (Narcan) to keep at home for emergencies.

For more information, training opportunities, or resources on substance use prevention and recovery, please visit https://www.leonianj.gov/borough-government/borough-departments/health-registrar-department or contact Leonia Health Educator, Jamie Sclafane [email protected], directly.

Emergency Naloxone (Narcan) Public Access Box & AED Locations:
1.Leonia Recreation Center
2.Leonia Senior Center
3.Leonia Municipal Complex (both 1st and 2nd floors) 
4.Leonia Borough Hall (1st floor to the right of the elevator)
5.Leonia Public Library
6.Wood Park (Naloxone available only March 15th - November 15th) 7.Sylvan Park (Naloxone available only March 15th - November 15th)
8. Leonia Swim Club