Box of Narcan (Naloxone), that is a 2 pack representing what is available to Warren County Residents through the initiatives we have enacted.

Get Free Narcan in Warren County, Tennessee

🚨 If someone is overdosing right now — call 911 immediately. Tennessee’s Good Samaritan Law protects you when you call for help.

Narcan (naloxone) is a safe, easy-to-use medication that can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes. In Warren County, Tennessee, Narcan is available free of charge — no prescription required at most locations. You don’t need to be a medical professional. You don’t need a reason. Having Narcan in your home, car, or purse could save someone’s life.

What Is Narcan (Naloxone)?

Narcan is the brand name for naloxone, a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose — including overdoses caused by heroin, fentanyl, prescription painkillers, and other opioids. It works by blocking opioid receptors in the brain and restoring normal breathing within 2–5 minutes.

Naloxone has been used by emergency responders for decades. It is now available as a nasal spray (Narcan) that anyone can administer. It has no effect on people who haven’t taken opioids — meaning it is completely safe to use if you’re unsure whether opioids are involved.

Narcan Pick-Up Locations in Warren County

Free Narcan kits are available through the Warren Prevention Coalition and our community partners. Contact us directly for current distribution locations and hours:

  • Warren County Prevention and Intervention Coalition — Contact us at our contact page for current Narcan availability
  • Caring Library located at Steered Straight – 1714 Smithville Hwy., McMinnville, TN 37110
  • Caring Library Located at Arbor Church of the Nazarene – 918 Sparta St, McMinnville, TN 37110
  • Tennessee Department of Health — Narcan is available at many county health departments statewide
  • Local pharmacies — Many pharmacies in McMinnville dispense naloxone without a prescription under Tennessee’s statewide standing order
  • NEXT Distro (mail delivery) — Free Narcan by mail for Tennessee residents at nextdistro.org

How to Use Narcan: Step-by-Step

  1. Check for signs of overdose: Slow or stopped breathing, blue lips, unresponsive, gurgling sounds.
  2. Call 911 immediately — even if you’re administering Narcan.
  3. Lay the person on their back and tilt their head back slightly to open the airway.
  4. Spray Narcan: Insert the nozzle into one nostril and press the plunger firmly.
  5. Perform rescue breathing if trained — one breath every 5 seconds.
  6. Wait 2–3 minutes. If no response, give a second dose in the other nostril.
  7. Place in recovery position (on their side) once breathing resumes.
  8. Stay until help arrives. Narcan wears off in 30–90 minutes — opioids may still be in their system.

Additionally, here is a short video that walks you through this process. Narcan Training Video

Free Narcan Training in Warren County

Knowing how to use Narcan before you need it makes all the difference. The Warren Prevention Coalition offers free, hands-on Narcan training for individuals, workplaces, schools, and community groups in McMinnville and across Warren County.

Training sessions take about 30 minutes and cover: recognizing overdose signs, administering nasal Narcan, rescue breathing basics, and what to expect after administering.

Request Training

The Tennessee Good Samaritan Law

Tennessee’s Good Samaritan Law (T.C.A. § 63-1-156) provides legal protection to people who call 911 in good faith to report a drug overdose. If you call for help, you are protected from prosecution for drug possession charges related to that incident. Call 911. Every time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Narcan free in Tennessee?

Yes. Through the Warren County Prevention and Intervention Coalition, and our sponsor Healing Appalachia, Narcan is available at no cost to Warren County residents. Many pharmacies also dispense it free or at low cost under Tennessee’s statewide standing order.

Do I need a prescription to get Narcan?

No. Tennessee allows pharmacies to dispense naloxone without an individual prescription under a statewide standing order. You can walk in and ask for it.

Will I get in trouble for using Narcan?

No. Administering naloxone to someone experiencing an overdose is protected under Tennessee law. You will not be held liable for using it in good faith.

Can I carry Narcan at work or in my car?

Yes, and we strongly encourage it. Keep a kit wherever you spend time regularly.

Have more questions? Contact the Warren Prevention Coalition and we’ll connect you with answers and resources.

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