National Naloxone Awareness Day | MiraVista
- — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in holyoke is providing free Narcan, also known as naloxone, on National Naloxone Awareness Day, Friday, June 6.
- narcan, an easy-to-administer medication, can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
- kim Lee, chief of Creative Strategy and Growth at MiraVista, emphasized the connection between substance use and mental health.
On National Naloxone awareness Day, June 6, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke is giving away free Narcan to combat opioid overdoses.This initiative underscores the center’s dedication to providing life-saving resources directly to the community. Learn how easy it is to access this critical,possibly life-saving medication. Narcan, or naloxone, is an easily administered medication that reverses the effects of opioid overdoses. MiraVista not only offers Narcan; they also provide extensive treatment options, including programs for opioid use disorder and related mental health issues, ensuring long-term recovery, helping people get help the same day and offering medical detox.Visit miravista’s lobby for a free two-dose box—no insurance or ID required. News Directory 3 is proud to support this crucial initiative. Discover what’s next for those seeking help.
MiraVista Offers Free Narcan on National Naloxone Awareness Day
Updated June 6,2025
HOLYOKE,Mass. — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in holyoke is providing free Narcan, also known as naloxone, on National Naloxone Awareness Day, Friday, June 6. The center aims to highlight the importance of this life-saving medication adn promote access to treatment for opioid use disorder and related mental health issues.
narcan, an easy-to-administer medication, can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. MiraVista is committed to increasing its availability to the public.
kim Lee, chief of Creative Strategy and Growth at MiraVista, emphasized the connection between substance use and mental health. She said the center’s approach offers same-day access to care,meeting individuals where they are in their recovery journey. MiraVista’s services include an Opioid Treatment program, intensive outpatient programs, individual counseling, and medical detox.
Anyone can obtain a free two-dose box of Narcan by visiting MiraVista’s lobby at 1233 Main St.in Holyoke.No insurance or identification is required; only a few pieces of data will be requested.
MiraVista also offers a free educational video demonstrating the proper use of Narcan, presented by nurse Cindy Chaplin, on its website.
What’s next
miravista continues to focus on removing barriers to care and providing the community with resources to prevent overdose deaths. For more information about treatment options, call (413) 264-3042.