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Toolkits, guides, and other resources vetted by experts in overdose prevention.
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Sample Social Media Messages
These are sample Facebook posts and media campaigns related to fentanyl-related deaths, MAT, and overdose prevention strategies.
Naloxone Distribution Program
DHCS created the Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP) to combat opioid overdose-related deaths throughout California. The NDP aims to address the opioid crisis by reducing opioid overdose deaths through the provision of free naloxone.
Free NARCAN Nasal Spray for Eligible Schools
This fact sheet provides information about the Emergent BioSolutions Free Goods Program, which is offering free units of NARCAN® to high schools, colleges, and universities.
California Overdose Prevention Network Key Strategy: Naloxone Distribution
This document explains why naloxone is a key strategy to reduce opioid overdose deaths, as well as how to navigate the barriers of distribution.
Naloxone and Stigma Reduction Media Campaigns
This video presents examples of naloxone and stigma reduction campaigns.
Spotlight: Naloxone Distribution Plans
This video explains naloxone distribution strategies such as, engaging police, schools, pharmacies, jails, and the public. The accompanying infographic discusses the importance of creating a naloxone distribution plan and how to successfully put it into practice.
Naloxone Distribution Plans
This infographic discusses the importance of creating a naloxone distribution plan and how to successfully put it into practice.
Responder Training + Naloxone Distribution
This site provides resources and gives first responders or those who use drugs easy access to naloxone.
Practicing Harm Reduction in the COVID-19 Outbreak
Guidance for syringe services/harm reduction providers and safer drug use in the COVID-19 outbreak.