Health District to distribute free naloxone on Save a Life Day

Local partners join effort to provide no-cost life-saving medicine and training opportunities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 24, 2025

LAS VEGAS – The Southern Nevada Health District is partnering with SOAR WV (Solutions Oriented Addiction Response of West Virginia) and hundreds of organizations nationwide on Thursday, September 25, to observe Save a Life Day—a national day dedicated to providing free naloxone.

SOAR, based in Charleston, West Virginia, is a national movement that promotes the health, dignity and voices of individuals impacted by drug use. In 2024, more than 650 SOAR events were held in 35 states, distributing over 84,000 doses of naloxone at no cost.

In 2024, there were 802 drug overdoses in Clark County, 454 of which involved fentanyl. Opioid-involved overdose deaths more than doubled, increasing 111.9% among Clark County residents from 2018 to 2024. Fentanyl-involved overdose deaths increased sevenfold, rising 699.8% from 2018 to 2024.

“Substance use is one of the most pressing public health challenges we face,” said Dr. Cassius Lockett, District Health Officer. “By taking part in Save a Life Day, the Health District and our partners are expanding access to lifesaving tools and reinforcing our commitment to overdose prevention in Southern Nevada.”

Naloxone is a safe, effective medication that reverses opioid overdoses. For Save a Life Day, the Health District and community partners will host free distribution events to provide low-barrier access to naloxone. The Health District also encourages community members to get trained in overdose response and to carry naloxone in case they witness an overdose.

Health District distribution sites – September 25

Main Public Health Center, 280 W. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fremont Public Health Center, 2830 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89104, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Community partner distribution sites – September 25

The Center (main lobby), 401 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89101, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
8th District Court, 200 Lewis Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101, 10 a.m.–noon
TiNHiH (There is No Hero in Heroin) Foundation (drop-in center), 3441 W. Sahara Ave., C-1, Las Vegas, NV 89109, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Henderson Equality Center, 1490 W. Sunset Rd., Suite 120, Henderson, NV 89014, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
College of Southern Nevada, Sahara Campus, 2409 Las Verdes St., Bldg. A, Las Vegas, NV 89102, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Southern Nevada Health Consortium (front of clinic), 6108 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89149, noon–4 p.m.
CareSource (front of clinic), 6108 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89149, noon–4 p.m.
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District locations, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89113, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Blue Diamond Library, 16 Cottonwood Dr., Blue Diamond, NV 89004, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89134, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunrise Library, 400 E. Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Free naloxone and overdose response training are available year-round to individuals and organizations. For training information, email od@SNHD.org. To access on-demand video training, visit Overdose Response with Naloxone.

The pharmacies at the Health District’s Main Public Health Center and Fremont Public Health Center also provide naloxone and other harm reduction supplies year-round, during regular operating hours.

For more information about Save a Life Day, visit: Save a Life Day 2025.

The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.