Kansas AG's statewide campaign to address the growing fentanyl crisis

Office of Kansas Attorney General

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach launched a statewide public awareness campaign to address the growing fentanyl crisis that is taking a devastating toll on our communities.

More than 1,500 Kansans have already lost their lives to fentanyl overdoses, and the threat continues to rise. This deadly drug is not only consumed by those who seek it out, but is increasingly laced into other substances, a social event, with friends, online, or unknowingly consuming pills that contain fentanyl. Since an overdose can happen anywhere at any time, it’s critical to have easy access to Naloxone to save a life.

Locations so far include:

1. Feb. 6th:  The University of Kansas - Watkins Memorial Health Center 1200 Schwegler Drive - Located in the Health Department Lobby
2. Feb. 6th:  Kansas University Medical Center  39th and Rainbow Boulvard - Located In the Health Education Building
3. Feb. 10th:  Butler Community College 901 S Haverhill Road - Located in the Student Union lobby
4. Feb. 11th:  Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount Street - Located in the Rhatigan Student Center
5. Feb. 12th:  Pittsburg State University 1701 S Broadway - Located in the Student Union
6. Feb. 12th:  Fort Scott Community College 2108 S Horton Street - Located in Bailey Hall Student Center
7. Feb. 17th:  Sterling College - 125 W. Cooper Street - Located in the Student Union
8. Feb 17th:   Dodge City Community College - 2501 N 14th Avenue – Located in the Student Union
9. Feb 17th:   Hutchinson Community College - 1300 N Plum Street - Located in the Student Union
10. Feb. 18th:   Garden City Community College - 801 Campus Drive - Located in the Student Center
11. Feb. 18th:  Fort Hays State University - 600 Park Street - Located in the Student Center
12. Feb. 18th:  Kansas State University - 919 Mid-Campus Drive North - Located in the Student Union
13. Feb. 19th:  Pratt Community College 348 KS-61 - Located in the Main Campus Building
14. Feb. 25th:  Allen Community College - 1801 N Cottonwood Street – Located in Student Center
15. Feb. 25th:  Coffeyville Community College - 400 W 11th Street – Located in Student Center
16. Feb. 25th:  Independence Community College - 1057 W College Avenue – Located in Resource Center
17. Feb. 25th:  Labette Community College - 200 S 14th Street – Located in Student Union
18. Feb. 25th:  Neosho Community College – 800 West 14th Street – Located in Student Union
19. Feb 25th:  Southwestern College - Winfield100 N College Street – Located in Student Union
20. March 3rd:  Colby Community College - 1255 S Range Avenue – Located in Barnett Student Union
21. March 3rd:  Fort Hays Tech-Northwest -1209 Harrison Avenue – Located in Main Building
22. March 4th:  Seward County Community College -1801 N Kansas Avenue – Located in Student Union
23. March 4th:  Barton Community College -245 NE 30 Road – Located in Student Union
24. March 4th:  Bethany College - 335 E Swensson Street – Located in Student Union

Each distribution box contains naloxone - 2 doses per box.

To maximize access, we have collaborated with 40 colleges and universities across Kansas to place these boxes in visible, public, temperature-controlled locations where community members could easily find and use them.

Every host site receives ongoing support, including box refills and assistance asneeded, from the Kansas Attorney General’s Office and DCCA. Throughout the program, Emily’s Hope tracks distribution data toevaluate impact and guide future efforts.

Click here to find a box near you.