‘Life-saving resource’: Lawrence installs first of several Narcan vending machines

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - The City of Lawrence’s Homeless Solutions Division is making progress in its goal of improving access to Narcan.

On Friday, August 22, the first three of eight planned Narcan vending machines were installed in public spaces:

• Lawrence Community Shelter: 3655 E 25th St., Lawrence, KS 66046
• Homeless Resource Center: 944 Kentucky St., Lawrence, KS 66044
• Heartland Community Health Center: 1312 W 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66044

The machines are free and intended to help community members have Narcan on hand in case they encounter someone experiencing a fentanyl overdose.

Misty Bosch-Hastings, Director of Homeless Solutions, said Narcan is a “vital, life-saving resource.”

“This project is a great example of community collaboration and innovation – with many partner organizations coming together in an effort to save more lives," Bosch-Hastings continued.

It’s unclear when the next five machines are expected to be installed.

Learn more about the division’s efforts to end homelessness here.