York Township has installed a free naloxone dispenser outside its Lombard building, giving residents 24/7 access to the opioid-overdose reversal medication.
The dispenser sits outside the York Township building at 1502 S. Meyers Road. Residents do not need to enter the building or visit during business hours, according to The Lombardian. Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
York Township and the York Township Community Mental Health Board funded the dispenser together, according to unapproved draft minutes from the township board's Aug. 25 meeting. The supervisor's report at that meeting noted the new dispenser among several updates, alongside a $300,000 state capital grant for facility improvements.
The Narcan purchase appeared on the township board's agenda as early as a March 23 special meeting, when trustees listed "Approval to purchase Narcan and Speed Camera" as an action item. The cost of the dispenser and its supply has not been disclosed in available records.
How the Mental Health Board came about
York Township voters approved a referendum establishing the 708 Community Mental Health Board by more than 65 percent in the November 2024 election, according to The Lombardian. The board is funded through a dedicated property tax.
Supervisor Valle presented the first slate of appointees at the township board's Feb. 11, 2025, meeting. Members appointed that night included Jill Mueller, Carmen Olmetti, Carol Scinto, Linda Munson and Chassy Datoli, with Trustee Rupp Srch serving as board liaison.
Michael Ledonne serves as president of the Mental Health Board. The board's fiscal year 2026–2027 budget, adopted May 12, 2026, allocates $1.15 million for mental health grants out of $1,515,000 in total available funds, mostly from property tax revenue.
The board began accepting grant applications in July from organizations providing mental health services, substance use treatment and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Trustee Rago reported at the Aug. 25 meeting that the board had received 11 completed applications with nine more in progress and had extended its deadline into September.
Another Narcan option nearby
The York Center Fire Protection District, located at 1517 S. Meyers Road, also offers free Narcan in its entryway for anonymous pickup at any time, according to the district's spring 2026 newsletter. That program operates through HOPEDuPage and a collaboration with the DuPage County coroner, sheriff, state's attorney, police chiefs and health department. Residents can contact Lt. Nick Carnaggio at (630) 627-1940, ext. 241, for more information.
The York Township dispenser at 1502 S. Meyers Road is available around the clock, no appointment or identification needed.
