Naloxone Vending Machines and Distribution Boxes

OPEN is collaborating with organizations and institutions across Michigan to expand access to free naloxone through naloxone vending machines and distribution boxes.

We offer two types of naloxone distribution machines:

Naloxone Vending Machines
Newspaper-Style Naloxone Distribution Boxes

Organizations can apply for free machines that will be placed at your location. OPEN will review applications and notify awardees via email. OPEN will purchase the machines and coordinate delivery to the organization. Organizations are responsible for stocking the machines with naloxone after placement.

Award Opportunity	One naloxone vending machine or naloxone distribution box. Additional machines or boxes can be requested depending on the size of the organization and community need.
Eligibility Requirements	Awardees must be based in Michigan. Awardees must demonstrate how their organization and community would benefit from the naloxone distribution products and how they would maintain and stock the machine.
Reporting Requirements	Reporting total numbers of naloxone distributed through the machine

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Awardee Agreement

Create a plan for:
- Placement of the vending machine or distribution box
- Restocking and maintaining the machine
- Naloxone distribution tracking
Provide education materials to community members who are receiving naloxone
Report total distribution numbers back to the OPEN team monthly

OPEN Agreement

Select awardees and contact by email. Award purchase will be initiated within 3 weeks of notice of project agreement.
Provide awardees with:
- Naloxone vending machines or naloxone distribution box
- Available online educational materials

Application Questions

Applicant Full Name
Applicant Title
Applicant Email
Secondary Contact Full Name
Secondary Contact Email
Organization Name
Website
Organization Mission
Organization Street Address
Is the shipping address the same?
- If no, enter shipping address
County
Which best describes the population you work with?
- Primarily serves underserved populations or those at higher risk of overdose, such as people with substance use disorders, LGBTQ+, rural communities, communities of color, people with disabilities or economically disadvantaged groups.
- Serves a significant portion of underserved or high-needs populations but also includes general populations.
- Primarily serves general populations with limited focus on underserved or high-needs groups.
Please describe any partnerships you have with other organizations or community groups that could enhance delivery of this program.
Has your organization received support from any of OPEN’s programming (Medication Take Back Day Support, Permanent Medication Disposal Box, Naloxone Distribution + Vending Machines, Community Naloxone Kit Distribution, Medication Disposal Pouches, Locking Pill Bottles)
- Yes
- No
What specific gaps in your community needs will the placement of naloxone vending machines or distribution boxes help fill?
Does your organization have structures in place to distribute naloxone or other harm reduction supplies (naloxone kits, fentanyl test strips, etc.)?
- Yes
- No
What type of distribution machine(s) are you interested in?
- Vending machine
- Newspaper-style distribution box
- No preference
How many machines / boxes are you requesting?
Have you identified a specific location for placement of the machine (e.g. lobby, waiting room, etc.)?
- Yes
- No
Have you measured the location and confirmed there is appropriate space and electricity (standard outlet required for vending machines; no power required for distribution boxes)?
- Yes
- No
Do you have staff members identified to maintain and stock the machine after placement?
- Yes
- No
Phone number (for delivery coordination)
Please attach a png file of your organization’s logo:

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will be responsible for refilling the machine with naloxone after placement?
- Your organization will be responsible for maintaining and refilling the machine.
How do we obtain naloxone to fill the machine?
- MDHHS provide free naloxone to community organizations for distribution. Orders can be placed by filling out this form and submitting to MDHHS-NALXNERQST@michigan.gov
Our organization has multiple locations. Could we obtain vending machines/distribution boxes for all locations?
- Yes – please indicate this in your application.
What organizations are eligible to obtain a machine through this program?
- All organizations, including (but not limited to) hospitals and health centers, community organizations, local businesses, and libraries are eligible.
How much space do I need?
- The vending machine is 28.5″ W x 72″ H x 29.5″ D
- The newspaper-style box is 19 1/4″ W x 30″ H x 16 1/4″ D.