Middlesex Co. Installs Narcan, Wound Care Kiosks To Fight Opioid Overdose

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County recently installed two healthcare kiosks, that are stocked with Narcan, fentanyl and xylazine testing strips and other lifesaving resources.

The fully automated, 24-hour healthcare kiosks are installed in Woodbridge and New Brunswick. The initiative is funded through a federal settlement with pharmaceutical companies involved in the opioid supply chain.

The kiosks are designed to reduce stigma and increase access to critical resources, county officials say. They serve as an alternative to pharmacies and local service providers, offering discreet access to harm reduction supplies when traditional sources may be unavailable, such as during evenings or weekends.

They also provide a stigma-free option for individuals who may hesitate to seek these resources through more traditional means.

“Middlesex County is taking bold, proactive steps to address the opioid crisis head-on with innovative, impactful, and convenient solutions. Through the Middlesex County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council, we ensure that every dollar we receive for 18 years from New Jersey’s settlement is used strategically to combat this devastating epidemic,” Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios said.

“The launch of these 24-hour Middlesex County Healthcare Kiosks underscores our commitment to being on the forefront of the fight against the opioid epidemic. I want to thank our local partners and the NJ Harm Reduction Coalition for standing with us to address this urgent public health crisis and support residents on their path to wellness.”

The kiosks located at Unity Square in New Brunswick and the Woodbridge Health Department are stocked with essential, life-saving resources, including:

• Linkage to Middlesex County Behavioral Health Navigators
• Information on behavioral health resources available to Middlesex County residents
• Narcan (naloxone), used to reverse opioid overdoses
• Fentanyl and Xylazine testing strips
• Wound care supplies
• Basic hygiene products

In addition, the kiosks offer information on local free medical clinics, the Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Law, and comprehensive directories for prevention, treatment, and recovery services.