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Training & Resources
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Take Home Naloxone Sites
Thank You for being a part of the Take Home Naloxone (THN) program. In this area you will find order forms, and how to update site details.
UPDATE: Nasal Naloxone Kit Pilot
July 2nd, 2025
BCCDC Nasal Take Home Naloxone Pilot Project Expands Eligibility Criteria for participating sites including pharmacies
- In May 2024, the Province of BC announced a short-term pilot project to distribute nasal naloxone kits through the BCCDC Take Home Naloxone (THN) program
- The purpose of the BCCDC Nasal Naloxone Pilot (the pilot) is to increase the availability of no cost nasal THN kits for people who fit the eligibility criteria for the pilot project
- Distribution of these kits to selected registered THN community sites began in the fall of 2024. The second phase of pilot included distribution BCCDC THN nasal kits to community pharmacies across BC in early 2025.
- Until now, the BCCDC nasal THN pilot has been available to specific priority populations.
- As this pilot continues, we are now expanding eligibility to anyone who is at risk of experiencing or likely to witness and respond to an opioid overdose.
- The pilot will continue to be evaluated to support planning and policy development for providing nasal naloxone in B.C.
Important: BCCDC THN nasal naloxone kits are not intended for occupational, or staff use.
*Please note that sites can continue to offer preferentially to the priority populations if you have limited supplies that are not at risk of expiry. We kindly ask that your site continues to monitor for upcoming product expiry; additional nasal THN kits are not available for ordering.
Reminder to sites: training is extremely important to learn to recognize and respond to a drug poisoning event and should be offered to all individuals.
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The BCCDC THN program is intended to be low barrier. While training should be offered, kits should not be withheld from individuals who do not want to receive training.
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Online training is also available
Kit recipients are not required to provide any identification or personal information to receive a kit.
For more details on the nasal THN pilot project including training and data collection, see additional information below.
For any other questions related to the nasal naloxone pilot project, please contact naloxone@bccdc.ca
Nasal Naloxone Pilot Information for Selected Sites
This information is intended for registered THN sites that have been selected by their regional Health Authority for participation in the nasal naloxone pilot.
The Province of BC has announced a pilot project to distribute nasal naloxone kits through the BCCDC Take Home Naloxone (THN) program. A pilot project is a small, short-term trial.
Select registered THN sites will receive a one-time shipment of nasal naloxone kits for distribution to eligible populations. Once the pilot project is complete (i.e., all kits are distributed), nasal naloxone kits will no longer be available through the BCCDC THN program.
Informational Resource for Participating Sites
- A printed version of this resources has been included in each box of nasal naloxone.
Reporting Tools
Helpful Resources
- Naloxone FAQ
- SAVE ME Steps to Respond to a Drug Poisoning
- Training Resources
- FNHA_Nasal_SAVEME Steps
For additional questions related to the nasal naloxone pilot project, please contact naloxone@bccdc.ca
You can also contact your regional Harm Reduction Coordinator/Lead.
Updates for THN Sites
Site Management
Here you will find current versions of our required program forms.
For a full overview of the program and its requirements please refer to our RESOURCE FOR NEW THN SITES
To receive naloxone kits and training materials please complete and submit this form.
Orders are processed every Thursday. Orders must be received by end-of-day 11:59pm Wednesday for processing that week, or orders will be carried over into the following week.
Please allow 10 working days for delivery and plan ahead to avoid shortages. Email naloxone@bccdc.ca for queries, follow-ups or changes to orders.
Please use this form when your registered THN site transferrs kits to any other site. This form is required for transferrs between registered sites and between registered and 'satellite' sites.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure Satellite Siets have been registered with the BCCDC. All potential sites should use the Satellite Site Registration Form to obtain a site number.
3: Overdose Response Information Form
The overdose administration form is included inside every THN kit. The completion of these forms provides valuable information to the BCCDC which helps to inform our program.
Please assist clients with completing this form if a kit has been reported as 'used'.
Email completed forms to naloxone@bccdc.ca or Fax to 604-707-2516
Use this form to let us know about any changes to contact information or personnel.
4: THN Distribution Reporting
Distribution data provides valuable information to the BCCDC which can help to inform our program.
- THN sites will be invited to share information on THN kits given out to individuals over a specified two week period annually.
Site coordinators will be contacted via email with an invitation to participate and additional details. Please see the FAQ for more information.
- Registered site can use the Contact Change Form to notify the program of any changes to contact information or personnel.
Email completed forms to naloxone@bccdc.ca or Fax to 604-707-2516
Additional Resources
Additional resources for site staff can be found in our Health Professionals section.
THN Statistics
Thank You
The Ministry of Health has released a Letter of Appreciation for the incredible contribution of naloxone trainers across the province!
