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Take Home Naloxone Sites
This section of the website provides information and updates for registered sites and for those wanting to learn more about the Take Home Naloxone (THN) supply program.
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.
Take Home Naloxone Supply Program Resources
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THN Site Registration Materials
THN Site Registration Form
How to Become A THN Site
The BCCDC THN Program provides kits and training supplies to registered sites for ongoing kit distribution and training. These resources are intended for individuals likely to witness and respond to a opioid poisoning (overdose) such as people who use substances, family, friends and community members.
THN kits are not intended for staff use in any workplace. Not-for-profit organizations that work directly with clients at risk of opioid poisoning, and require naloxone for their staff to respond, may be eligible for the Facility Overdose Response Box (FORB) program. Please visit here for further information on FORB.
Step 1: Registration Forms
We work closely with the regional Harm Reduction Coordinators/Lead on site approvals. To apply for the THN program, sites must complete the THN Site Registration Form and contact their local Harm Reduction Coordinator/Lead and naloxone@bccdc.ca for review and approval of their application. If your site is intrested in becoming a satellite site, please use the Satellite Site Registration Form instead.
Step 2: Training
THN sites support with training individuals how to use the THN kits to respond to opioid poisoning (overdose). Sites applying to the program must review the recommended training materials which includes the interactive learning course Naloxone 101, videos, training manual and other resources.
About THN Trainers: A Take Home Naloxone trainer can be any individual who has reviewed and understands the required training materials outlined on the second page of the THN Site Registration Form, and who is able to demonstrate how to prepare and adminster an intramuscular (IM) injection.
Step 3: Review and Approval
The BCCDC Nalxone program works closely with the local Harm Reduction Coordinators/Leads on reviewing all site applications.
You will receive confirmation email from us if your site is approved.
How to Register a THN Satellite site
Satellite sites pick up kits from nearby Primary sites. Satellite sites do not order directly from the BCCDC.
Sites intrested in registering a satellite site, must use the Satellite Site Registration Form and contact their local Harm Reduction Coordinator/Leads and naloxone@bccdc.ca for review and approval of their application.
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Registered THN Site Resources
THN New Site Resource
For registered sites looking for a full overview of the program and its requirements please refer to the THN New Site Resource.
THN Supply Order Form
Registered sites may order naloxone kits and training materials by completing the supply order form and submitting to naloxone@bccdc.ca for processing.
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.
THN Kit Transfer Record
This form is required for THN kit transfers between registered Primary sites and their Satellite sites.
IMPORTANT: Primary sites that transfer kits to other locations must ensure their Satellite Sites have been registered with the BCCDC. All potential sites should use the Satellite Site Registration Form to register and obtain a site ID number.
THN 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'.
Completed forms can be emailed to naloxone@bccdc.ca or Faxed to 604-707-2516
THN Site Contact Changes
Registered site can use the Site Contact Change Form to notify the program of any changes to contact information or personnel.
Completed forms can be emailed to naloxone@bccdc.ca or Faxed to 604-707-2516
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THN Distribution Reporting
- THN sites will be invited to share information on THN kits given out to individuals over a specified two week period annually.
THN Distribution Reporting
Distribution data provides valuable information to the BCCDC which can help to inform our program.
Site coordinators will be contacted via email with an invitation to participate and additional details. Please see the FAQ for more information.
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How to Report Faulty Supplies
How to Report Faulty Supplies
If your site has received faulty supplies, please provide the BCCDC with the following details:
o product code
o lot/serial #
o site contact name and contact info
o description of the problem
o availability of samples
For faulty Take Home Naloxone, please email details to naloxone@bccdc.ca and CC your local Harm Reduction Coordinator.
You may be contacted directly by the BCCDC pharmacy should they require further information or need to arrange a sample to be returned to their warehouse.
Updates for THN Sites
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!
