Wyoming Launches Online Map to Help Residents Find Free Narcan Near Them
Why It Matters
Opioid overdoses have claimed hundreds of Wyoming lives over the past several years, and many residents may not know where to find the medication that can reverse a potentially fatal overdose in minutes. A new state-launched tool aims to close that gap by putting free naloxone — commonly known as Narcan — within reach of any Wyoming resident with an internet connection.
Because the drug requires no advanced medical training to administer, making it accessible to everyday residents could mean the difference between life and death in the critical minutes before emergency responders arrive.
What Happened
The Wyoming Department of Health has launched the Community Naloxone Resource Map, an online tool that allows state residents to locate nearby sites distributing free naloxone. Users can hover over map icons to view site details including addresses and hours of operation.
The map is part of a broader state initiative to distribute Narcan at no cost to Wyoming businesses and organizations. The tool currently lists 30 sites across 22 of Wyoming’s 23 counties, ranging from public health offices in Rawlins to the volunteer fire department in Lusk and a Sublette County library. Campbell County is currently the only county without a listed resource site.
“Having naloxone on hand can prevent an opioid overdose death,” said Rachel Nuss, health department community prevention unit manager, in a release. “We recommend that anyone keep this tool in their first aid kit.” Nuss added that the goal of the map is “to make it easier for individuals to find it at no cost.”
Because participation in the map is voluntary, the tool does not capture every location where naloxone is available in Wyoming. The drug is also sold over-the-counter at pharmacies and major retailers.
By the Numbers
- Opioid-involved fatal overdoses in Wyoming rose from 46 in 2019 to 84 in 2024, before falling to 54 in 2025
- Wyoming has received $10.7 million in pharmaceutical settlement funds as of January 2026
- The map lists 30 distribution sites in 22 counties
- Laramie County has ordered the most doses at 1,550, followed by Fremont County with 1,466
- Sweetwater County recorded the highest rate of opioid-related deaths in the state from 2020 to 2024, followed by Fremont County
Zoom Out
Wyoming’s opioid crisis mirrors a national pattern in which overdose deaths have surged over the past two decades — driven first by prescription painkillers, then heroin, and most recently by synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Across the Mountain West, state governments have increasingly turned to pharmaceutical settlement funds and public distribution programs to push back against overdose rates.
Wyoming has pursued a dual approach combining state-funded initiatives with settlement dollars. In 2025, state lawmakers passed a “Good Samaritan” law providing legal protections for individuals who seek medical help during an overdose — making Wyoming the last state in the nation to enact such a protection. Hospitals represent the largest share of Narcan orders from the health department, followed by law enforcement, emergency services, and nonprofit organizations. Schools, construction companies, and religious organizations have also placed orders.
Wyoming’s broader economic and public health landscape has drawn increased attention in recent months. The state recently received federal approval for a major new oil pipeline, and policymakers continue to balance energy development with community infrastructure demands, including calls for energy developers to help fund public services in affected towns.
What’s Next
The Wyoming Department of Health says it will continue updating the Community Naloxone Resource Map as new distribution sites are added. Officials are encouraging Wyoming businesses and organizations to request free Narcan directly from the health department to keep on hand for employees, clients, or the public.
Residents looking to find a distribution site can access the map through the Wyoming Department of Health’s website. For those unable to locate a nearby site, the drug remains available over-the-counter through pharmacies and major retail chains statewide.
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