Make safety supplies normal
KindMesh can label opportunities where naloxone, first aid, gloves, water, condoms, or testing resources may be useful without implying every volunteer is expected to provide care beyond their role.
- Outreach, food distribution, shelters, festivals, parks, libraries, and public events may benefit from visible safety supplies.
- Training and role boundaries should be clear.
- Use the organization's instructions first when volunteering on-site.
Use official local sources
Franklin County Public Health, Columbus Public Health, Safe Point, and state pharmacy resources publish current access paths for naloxone and related harm-reduction supplies.
- Check whether pickup, mail-order, vending, mobile, or agency distribution is currently available.
- Naloxone can reverse opioid overdose, but emergency care may still be needed.
- Fentanyl test strips and safer supplies are public-health tools that reduce risk.
Keep the language non-stigmatizing
A helpful resource page should make it easier for people to stay alive and help each other, without shaming substance use, housing instability, sex, poverty, or recovery status.
- Say Narcan or naloxone clearly so people recognize both terms.
- Avoid language that frames supplies as suspicious.
- Pair safety supply labels with official links and plain next steps.