Overdose Prevention Resources for Providers
Overdose deaths from opioids, both opioid analgesics and heroin, are a public health crisis in New York City. These overdose deaths are preventable. Naloxone, an opioid antagonist, can safely reverse an opioid overdose. In New York State, it’s legal for anyone to carry and use it.
Prescribing Resources
- Prescribing naloxone to patients (PDF): when, why and how to prescribe
- Talking to patients about naloxone (PDF): tips to get started
- Information to share with pharmacies (PDF)
- Complete Naloxone Prescribing Guidance (PDF): Guidance for prescribing naloxone for overdose prevention in clinical settings.
If you are a pharmacist, visit our Naloxone Dispensing Information for Pharmacies page for pharmacist resources.
Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs (OOPP)
If you work at an organization whose clients or community members could benefit from naloxone, consider becoming an Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (OOPP). Eligible organizations can register as OOPPs and receive naloxone to give to their clients, staff and community members free of charge. Naloxone is provided by the NYC Department of Health at no cost to OOPPs.
- Review this informational brochure (PDF)
- Email naloxone@health.nyc.gov.
- Visit How to Become a Registered Opioid Overdose Prevention Program
Training and Technical Assistance for OOPPs
The NYC Department of Health provides training and support to organizations interested in adding overdose prevention and naloxone dispensing to their services.
Here are some resources the NYC Department of Health can provide:
- Assistance during OOPP registration, including onboarding email and call.
- Training of Dispensers for OOPP staff who will be giving out naloxone.
- Support developing naloxone dispensing strategies.
- Overdose prevention training slides, brief training script and training flashcards.
- Sample policies and procedures.
If your organization needs staff training or technical assistance, email naloxone@health.nyc.gov.
NYC Department of Health Literature
- What is Naloxone? Educational Insert (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Kreyòl ayisyen | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Русский - Epi Data Brief: Unintentional Drug Poisoning (Overdose) Deaths in New York City, 2000 to 2017 (PDF)
- Advisory #10: Presence of Fentanyl in Cocaine Contributing to Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths (PDF)
- Addressing Alcohol and Drug Use—An Integral Part of Primary Care (PDF)
- Reduce Your Risk of Overdose, Hep C & HIV (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Русский - Take Care Take Charge: Safety Tips for People Who Use or Inject Drugs (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Русский - Your Guide to Syringe Service Programs in NYC (PDF)
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Some of our literature is available in print. Call 311 to order.
Guides
- Health Bulletin #92: Prescription Painkillers: The Dangers of Misuse (PDF)
Other Languages: 中文 | Español - Health Bulletin #69: Is Your Child Abusing Prescription Drugs? How to Find Out and What to Do (PDF)
Other Languages: 中文 | Español - Health Bulletin #66: Marijuana: Is it holding you back? (PDF)
Other Languages: 中文 | Español - Health Bulletin #61: Help to Stop Using: Drug Problems Can Be Treated (PDF)
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