The Hays County Jail has installed a Narcan vending machine on-site.
Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, is a life-saving medication that can reverse the potentially fatal effects of opioid overdoses, such as heroin, fentanyl, and prescription painkillers. By making Narcan easily accessible, the Hays County Jail joins a growing number of correctional facilities across the country that are proactively tackling the opioid epidemic. The vending machine will be available to the public and discharged inmates.
“It’s a privilege to work with individuals who are genuinely dedicated to the health and well-being of all Hays County residents,” said Chief Deputy Brett Bailey. “This is a significant proactive step toward saving lives, and I’m extremely grateful for our partnership with the Hays County Health Department and ICON.”
The Behavioral Health Program of the Hays County Health Department will also provide educational materials and resources near the vending machine. In addition, the Health Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Health Science Center to strengthen collaboration on community infrastructure initiatives related to drug use and mental health.
“I’m thrilled to see this project come together,” said Hays County Behavioral Health Coordinator Peyton Wagner. “True public safety is about protecting lives through proactive, compassionate measures. The Health Department is proud of this cross-sector collaboration that benefits the entirety of the county. As a community, we must support and protect one another.”
