In 2021, the Maine State Legislature approved a program for emergency medical service (EMS) workers to leave behind naloxone kits during response calls for persons experiencing overdose refusing transport. The kits can be left with the person who experienced the overdose or their friends and family. The distribution of naloxone for this program is supported by the Department of Health and Human Services, administered by the Maine Naloxone Distribution Initiative (MNDI). Naloxone kits and related materials are provided to EMS agencies free of charge.
A Leave-Behind Kit contains:
- 2 doses of naloxone nasal spray
- Rack card on EMS protocol
To be onboarded into the Maine EMS Leave-Behind Program, click the button below. The same link should be used for refill requests.
If you have questions regarding the Maine EMS Leave-Behind Program requirements, please reach out to EMS.SUD@maine.gov.
For EMS Leave-Behind Rack Card Materials Click the Link Below