The Harm Reduction Program provides essential resources and services to reduce the harms associated with substance use in Long Beach. Our Distribution Program distributes life-saving tools like Naloxone to prevent opioid overdoses and offers free fentanyl/xylazine test strips to help individuals stay safe. Additionally, we provide educational materials to raise awareness about substance use and overdose prevention. Our goal is to create a safer, more informed community where individuals are equipped with the tools they need to protect themselves and others.
To order harm reduction supplies, including fentanyl/xylazine test strips and naloxone, please fill out our request form.
Note: We are unable to provide Narcan/Naloxone to Community Based Organizations. If you are a Community Based Organization and are interested in obtaining Narcan, please apply through the Naloxone Distribution Project via DCHS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a form of inexpensive drug testing technology that can help detect the presence of fentanyl and other fentanyl-analogs in a drug sample prior to use. FTS do not show the amount, purity, or potency of fentanyl in the sample.
Xylazine test strips work similarly to Fentanyl test strips: detecting the presence of Xylazine in a substance, but not the amount, purity, or potency of the xylazine in the sample.
Fentanyl test strips can be accessed via the Department of Health and Human Services free of charge to individuals of the Long Beach Community and Community Based Organizations. To place an order, please fill out our request form.
Fentanyl test strips can also be picked up in person at the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (2525 Grand Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815) and the Ron Arias Health Equity Center (6335 Myrtle Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805). Both locations are open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Naloxone/Narcan is an FDA approved medication that reverses an opioid overdose. It acts by binding to opioid receptors and blocks the effects of opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore breathing to an individual who has stopped breathing due to opioids.
Naloxone can be obtained from your medical provider, pharmacies, and community-based organizations. Narcan can also be purchased over the counter from local pharmacies including CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens, etc. Additionally, home delivery is available through NEXT Distro.
Naloxone is available through the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services for free for individuals of the Long Beach Community. To order Narcan/Naloxone, fill out the request form.
Note: We are unable to provide Narcan/Naloxone to Community Based Organizations. If you are a Community Based Organization and are interested in obtaining Narcan, please apply through the Naloxone Distribution Project via DCHS.
Additional Resources
How and when do you use Narcan?
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Below are videos that will go over how to use Naloxone and how to spot an overdose:
Administering Naloxone - California Department of Public Health
OD Prevention Videos - Overdose Education + Naloxone Distribution
The Opioid Reversal Tracker helps us collect important data on the Narcan/Naloxone distributed within the Long Beach community. This information is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of our efforts to combat the opioid crisis. While completing the form is not required to receive Narcan, we encourage you to fill it out to assist in tracking the impact of the distribution program. Your participation helps guide our ongoing work to address the opioid epidemic.
If you’re unable to visit the Health Department for harm reduction materials, you can also access these supplies at the following locations. Please note that hours and services may vary, so we recommend contacting the organization directly for the most up-to-date information before visiting.
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Access to Prevention Advocacy Intervention and Treatment (APAIT) |
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AADAP, Inc 1733 E Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA, 90813 |
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L.A. CADA 5861 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805 (562) 676-4259 |
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The Crest Bar 5935 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805 |
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Urban Social Services and Advocacy 3605 Long Beach Blvd, Rm #325, Long Beach, CA 90807 Call or Text:
(415)-906-0847 help@socialserviceadvocacy.com
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NoahS's Arc Foundation 4137 Norse Way, Long Beach, CA 90808 (562)-625-2324
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Facilities
Main Health Facilities Center
2525 Grand Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: (562) 570-4000
Multi-Service Center for the Homeless »
1301 West 12th Street
Long Beach, CA 90813
Phone: (562) 570-4500
Fax: (562) 570-8234
Ronald R. Arias Health Equity Center - Center for Family and Youth »
6335 Myrtle Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90805
Phone: (562) 570-3300
Fax: (562) 570-3306
Other Facilities »
