Community Corner Living Healthy 6 Get low-cost internet at home! The Internet For All Now program offers discounts on internet plans. If you get Medi-Cal, CalFresh, SSI or other assistance programs, you may qualify for special discounts. Visit www.internetforallnow.org to learn more. Need help signing up? Call 833-938-3298. Overdoses can happen to anyone, anywhere—even at home. Naloxone can stop an opioid overdose if used right away. If someone you love overdoses, having naloxone in your first-aid kit or with you can save their life! Why have naloxone Opioids like OxyContin, Percocet or fentanyl can slow or even stop breathing. Naloxone works fast to help someone breathe again and gives you time to get emergency help. ■ It’s easy to use and safe for people of all ages. ■ Just like having a fire extinguisher at home, having naloxone can save lives in an emergency. ■ It won’t cause harm when used on someone who isn’t overdosing. How to help someone overdosing 1. Yell “Wake up!” and gently shake them. 2. Tilt their head back and spray naloxone into one nostril by pressing the plunger down. REMEMBER: When you get naloxone, show your loved ones where it is and how to use it! Naloxone: A lifesaving tool for your first-aid kit 3. Call 911. 4. If they don’t respond in two to three minutes, give them another dose of naloxone. 5. Stay with them until help arrives. How to get naloxone Alliance members can get naloxone at any Alliance office at no cost. Alliance offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Mariposa County: 5362 Lemee Lane, Mariposa. ■ Merced County: 530 W. 16th St., Suite B, Merced. ■ Monterey County: 950 E. Blanco Road, Suite 101, Salinas. ■ San Benito County: 1111 San Felipe Road, Suite 109, Hollister. ■ Santa Cruz County: 1600 Green Hills Road, Suite 101, Scotts Valley. You can also ask your pharmacist for naloxone. There is no prescription needed.
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