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Opioid & Substance Abuse Resources

Naloxone Availability

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a prescription medication that reverses opioid overdoses. It is a safe and easy to use medication that you can get from your doctor or a certified pharmacist. CT Medicaid and most commercial insurance cover naloxone, although there may be a co-pay or deductible. 

Click here for a map showing pharmacies where it is available. 

In Monroe, first responders including Police, Fire and EMS have been trained in the use of Naloxone and carry it. 

All 50 states now have naloxone access laws designed to make the medication more available. Naloxone's only job is to reverse opioid overdoses. Naloxone is only effective on opioids (heroin, OxyContin, Vicodin, fentanyl, etc.) Persons given naloxone who have not overdosed on opioids will not be harmed.  In any overdose situation, 9-1-1 should be called and naloxone should be administered if opioids are involved or suspected to have been involved.

Obtain Naloxone, the Opioid Overdose Antidote, Without a Prescription


How to Properly Dispose of Medications

The Monroe Police Department has a medication drop box- unwanted or expired household mediations, including prescriptions, unused pharmaceuticals. More information can be found on the Monroe PD website: click here

Locations: Monroe Police Headquarters (Lobby), 7 Fan Hill Road, Monroe CT 06468 



Resources for Substance Abuse and Walk-in Assessment Centers

Substance abuse centers which offer walk-in assessments without appointments.

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Centers In Connecticut


Treatment and Housing Services

Detox Programs, Residential Treatment, Recovery Houses, etc.

Family Support Services

Services Contacts

Needle Exchanges

Needle Exchanges in Connecticut