Naloxone Program
This program is funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Health utilizing federal funds from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Opioid STR (93.788).
Naloxone Program
What is Project DAWN?
Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) is a community-wide naloxone (also known as Narcan) distribution program. Naloxone is a medication that can be used to quickly reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug. Free Narcan kits are available upon request thanks to a Federally funded grant through the Ohio Department of Health.
The project educates individuals with substance use disorder, their family members or their friends on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a drug overdose. Call emergency medical services, perform rescue breathing, and administer naloxone/Narcan nasally.
Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug (heroin, fentanyl, or prescription pain medications). When administered during an overdose, naloxone blocks the effects of opioids on the brain and quickly restores breathing. The Tuscarawas County Health Department's Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) Program provides free Narcan kits to those who would like to help save lives by reversing overdoses. The program is Federally funded through a grant from the Ohio Department of Health.
The project educates individuals with substance use disorder, their family members or their friends on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a drug overdose. Call emergency medical services, perform rescue breathing, and administer naloxone/Narcan nasally.
Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug (heroin, fentanyl, or prescription pain medications). When administered during an overdose, naloxone blocks the effects of opioids on the brain and quickly restores breathing. The Tuscarawas County Health Department's Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) Program provides free Narcan kits to those who would like to help save lives by reversing overdoses. The program is Federally funded through a grant from the Ohio Department of Health.
The Tuscarawas County Health Department will be leading a free online training, Responding to Addiction, on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 9 am- 11 am. Local adults of all ages are invited to register for this free virtual class by visiting https://forms.office.com/r/ce7Y9LJ6ay or calling 330-343-5555, ext. 1780. Class size is limited to 25 people, and those who register will receive a Zoom link for the training closer to the training date. Responding to Addiction was developed by the Addiction Policy Forum to increase knowledge about addiction and develop skills and strategies to help the community.
During the live online training, participants will learn signs and symptoms of addiction, evidence-based treatment options, medications available to treat addiction, recovery support and relapse prevention, how to start the conversation with someone in need of support, and engagement strategies. The training is open to all adults who want to learn more about addiction, build the skills to respond, navigate the resources in your own community, and ultimately keep people safe from harm. Everyone participating in the training can receive a free naloxone (Narcan) kit after the training.
During the live online training, participants will learn signs and symptoms of addiction, evidence-based treatment options, medications available to treat addiction, recovery support and relapse prevention, how to start the conversation with someone in need of support, and engagement strategies. The training is open to all adults who want to learn more about addiction, build the skills to respond, navigate the resources in your own community, and ultimately keep people safe from harm. Everyone participating in the training can receive a free naloxone (Narcan) kit after the training.
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What are some common opioids?Opioids include both heroin and prescription pain medications. Some common opioid pain medications include: hydrocodone (Lorcet and Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet), long acting opioids (Oxycontin, MS Contin, Methadone), and patches (Fentanyl). Other brand name opioid pain medications include Opana ER, Avinza, and Kadian.
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Last Updated: 11/06/2025