The non-profit Blanchet House, located in Old Town is pushing for easier access to the medicine Narcan.
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland non-profit located in Old Town is in need of easier access to the medicine Narcan, which can reverse the effects of a fentanyl overdose.
Blanchet House provides food, clothing and shelter for the houseless community. Just last week, staff members had to step in three times when people were seen overdosing. Director of Services and Volunteer Coordinator Ami Prevec was one of the staff members who administered the Narcan.
“It was pretty scary,” Prevec said. “I had not done it before but my
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