Oconto Falls Community Library provides OAK Box for public use

A newly installed OAK (Overdose Aid Kit) Box is available in the lobby of the Oconto Falls Community Library during library open hours. The OAK Box is available to the public and is unlocked at all times. Inside are doses of Narcan, emergency instructions (English and Spanish), CPR face shields, safe med disposal powder, fentanyl testing kits, and recovery information. 

Library Director Rachel Pascoe said, "There are no cameras in the library's lobby so anyone can help themselves to needed supplies discreetly." The library staff has had training in Narcan use and how to spot an overdose. "We hope we won't need to utilize that training here at the library, but we are prepared to help, just in case." Library staff hopes community members will keep the OAK Box in mind, and use its resources to reduce harm that can occur from opioid use.

"Thank you Oconto Falls Public Library for being a change maker and for supporting harm reduction in your community. You truly are saving lives!" said an OAK Program representative in a February 13, 2024 Facebook post.