Madison, WI — Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) today announced a first-in-the-nation partnership with the Clinton Foundation’s Overdose Respond Network to bring Overdose Aid Kits (O.A.K.s) to communities across Wisconsin—expanding access to life-saving tools and meeting urgent public health needs with compassion and care.
Overdose Aid Kits are metal boxes that hang in publicly accessible locations and contain naloxone—an FDA-approved medication that can reverse opioid overdoses—along with step-by-step instructions, CPR breathing masks, and resources for treatment and recovery. The materials inside the O.A.K.s are free, easy to use, and available without barriers to ensure anyone can respond in an emergency.
“At the center of this initiative is a simple goal: save lives,” said Tanya Atkinson, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. “We meet people where they are—with care, not judgment. This partnership allows us to expand that commitment and respond directly to the overdose crisis impacting our communities.”
Through the Clinton Foundation’s Overdose Response Network, organizations across the country are working to increase access to naloxone and harm reduction tools. PPWI is the first Planned Parenthood affiliate to join this effort—bringing a proven, evidence-based model into healthcare settings and communities across Wisconsin.
“In confronting the overdose crisis, expanding access to naloxone is one of the most effective ways we can save lives whenever and wherever possible,” said Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation. “We are grateful to partner with Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to expand access to lifesaving Overdose Aid Kits and help ensure communities have the tools, training, and support they need to respond in an emergency.”
PPWI has installed Overdose Aid Kits at health centers, alongside education and training efforts to ensure staff and community members feel confident responding in an emergency.
This initiative reflects PPWI’s broader commitment to expanding access to care, reducing stigma, and responding to the full spectrum of community health needs.
