Programs & Services

narcan

Nasal Naloxone Distribution

If you experience someone overdosing, the first step is to call 911!

The Board of Health has narcan distribution boxes ("SamBoxes", named for the Good Samaritan Law) in the following locations:

  • Essex Town Hall, 30 Martin Street, inside and to the right of the front door (directly under the AED)
  • Essex Public Safety Building, 11 John Wise Avenue, in the front lobby (directly above the AED) - accessible 24/7
  • Essex Senior Center, 17 Pickering Street, inside and to the right of the front door
  • Additional locations coming soon!

Kits are available for residents to take and keep at home or in their car for use when a need arises. 

Nasal Naloxone and fentanyl test strips are also available in the Board of Health office or by calling (978)768-2503.  Each SamBox contains narcan kits, a rescue breathing mask, gloves, and instructions on use.  If you would like training on how to recognize signs of an overdose and information on how to administer narcan, please contact the Board of Health office.

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Thermometer DisposalThermometer

Bring your old mercury thermometer into our office and we will properly dispose of it, to reduce the release of mercury into our environment.


Syringe & Sharps DisposalBiohazard

For a $1 (one dollar) fee, we will give you a 1 quart sharps container,which may be used to store used syringes, lancets, or other sharp medical waste. When the container is full, or upon completion of use, you return this to our office for no additional fee. We will properly dispose of the container & contents.
 
For information on the proper handling and disposal of needles and syringes, click here.
 
 

Free Vaccination ClinicsVaccination

For children and adults, scheduled in the Autumn months. Please call the BOH in late summer for clinic dates.

Drug Disposal Days

Scheduled in conjunction with the Essex Police Department in the Spring &/or Autumn. This event allows residents and non-residents to properly dispose of unused pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical medications to prevent them from being misused or polluting our environment.