Overdose is the leading cause of preventable death among Black adults in the U.S., but it doesn’t have to be. With lifesaving tools like naloxone, we can change the narrative and save lives.
Expanding naloxone access to save lives
The Elton John AIDS Foundation is proud to support ‘You Have the Power to Save Lives’, a new campaign spanning seven key U.S. cities, where overdose rates have surged, to expand access to naloxone—a safe, easy-to-use nasal spray that can reverse an overdose in minutes.
Supported by public health organization Vital Strategies, and with funding from the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies, the ‘You Have the Power to Save Lives’ campaign includes more than a dozen community groups, health organizations, and local government agencies. Together, we are working to increase naloxone access in Louisville, KY; Durham, NC; Milwaukee, WI; Newark, NJ; Albuquerque, NM; Detroit, MI; and Philadelphia, PA.
Our shared mission is to:
- Establish new naloxone distribution points
- Reduce stigma around carrying naloxone
- Raise awareness and encourage more people to keep naloxone on hand—at home, in their car, and wherever they go
“Recognizing the inequities Black communities face in accessing naloxone, the Elton John AIDS Foundation is proud to support the ‘You Have the Power to Save Lives’ campaign,” said Anne Aslett, Chief Executive Officer at the Elton John AIDS Foundation. “This initiative unites trusted community leaders to expand naloxone access where it’s needed most. By investing in evidence and compassion-driven solutions and ensuring the power to act remains in the hands of community, we’re seeking to turn the tide on the current overdose crisis.”
A new digital hub for resources
At the heart of the campaign is a new website –YouCanSaveLives.org – where people can:
- Find nearby naloxone distribution points
- Hear powerful real-world testimonials
- Take action to spread the word about the importance of naloxone
You have the power to save a life
By making naloxone more available and accepted, we can help save lives and create healthier, safer communities. In a moment of crisis, one simple tool can mean the difference between life and death.
You have the power to save a life. Carry naloxone.
