Someone looks wrong. Start here.
Tap what you can actually see. Get what it most likely is, what to do first, and a script for the 911 call. About a minute, 7 quick questions. Not a diagnosis, just guidance.
Answer from what you can see, not what you assume they took. When in doubt, treat it as the more dangerous result.
If they are unresponsive or barely breathing, skip the quiz and call 911 now. You can always come back. Minnesota Good Samaritan law 604A.05 gives limited immunity to people who call 911 during an overdose.
Naloxone is available without a prescription at Minnesota pharmacies under the state standing order, and free through Minnesota Department of Health distribution programs. It cannot hurt someone who is not on opioids.
Source: Minnesota Department of Health
Xylazine and medetomidine are sedatives turning up mixed into fentanyl. Naloxone does not reverse them, so a person may keep sleeping even after naloxone works on the opioid. Give naloxone anyway, keep giving rescue breaths, and stay with them.
Source: CDC xylazine guidance, and CDC Health Advisory on medetomidine, April 2, 2026
Heat stroke is not just being too warm. Confusion, hot dry skin, or passing out in the heat means call 911 and cool the person fast while you wait.
Source: CDC Heat Related Illness guidance
911 for life threatening emergencies • MN Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (24/7, free) • Never Use Alone: 1-800-484-3731 • Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
