Opioid Crisis Diary: Check Out Free Narcan At Kansas City Public Libraries

A testament to how horrific an American epidemic has become . . . Check-it:

"You can come in, the kits are available, you just grab whatever it is that you need, no questions asked," said Kim Gyle, director of branch services with the Kansas City Public Library.

The harm-reduction kits are part of a a joint effort between KCPL and First Call, an organization devoted in reducing and educating the public on substance abuse in Kansas City. Training is also being offered to library staff so they can spot signs of an overdose and administer naloxone.

"The kits are free and paid for through a variety of state and federal funds, but due to limited funding only 500 kits have been distributed to KCPL branches. According to Mueller, depending on where you go, a bottle of Narcan can cost more than $70 a dose and these kits address affordability and accessibility."

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Kansas City Public Library offers Narcan following push from library staff

The Kansas City Public Library is offering new harm reduction kits, which include essential hygiene products, first aid kits, fentanyl test strips and naloxone at all 10 library branches.