Free Narcan Now Available 24/7 in Two Rivers

Two Rivers has launched its first Public Health Vending Machine, offering free, 24/7 access to Narcan and other essential health supplies. Located outside the Two Rivers Fire Department on Monroe Street, the machine was installed by the Northeastern Wisconsin Area Health Education Center (NEWAHEC). This initiative is designed to remove barriers and ensure all community members can access vital health resources.

The vending machine dispenses harm reduction supplies and everyday essentials, made possible through community partners and grant funding. NEWAHEC selected the fire department as the location due to its status as a trusted community hub and its commitment to resident health and safety, providing reliable, around-the-clock access.

This new machine follows the successful implementation of a similar vending machine in Manitowoc, which distributed over 245 boxes of Narcan and 115 fentanyl test strips in its initial nine months. The Two Rivers machine expands this crucial access to another Manitowoc County community, offering overdose-reversal medication and testing strips in a publicly accessible and confidential location. A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of the Two Rivers Public Health Vending Machine is scheduled for July 23 at 4 p.m., with refreshments provided by Grow It Forward.