What to Do in an Emergency (Overdose Response)
If someone is showing signs of an overdose:
- Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose (See Signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose)
- Call 9-1-1
- Administer naloxone
- Stay until help arrives
If you’re on campus:
- First, Call 9-1-1
- Then, contact Campus Security:
- 1-855-282-7770 (local 7770)
Why UFV Provides FREE Naloxone Kits
UFV offers free Take Home Naloxone (THN) kits in response to BC's ongoing toxic drug and overdose crisis. Provided by the BC Centre for Disease Control, these kits are a key part of our harm reduction strategy.
Where to Find Naloxone on Campus
- Public Areas: Next to AEDs across UFV campuses
- La:lem te Baker Building: Common areas in residence
- Campus Security: Trained and equipped with naloxone
- Student Wellness and Experience Lounges:
- Abbotsford - Room S1111
- CEP - Room A1302
How to Get a Free Personal Kit
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Complete the free training
Visit Toward the Heart – Naloxone Training and take the short online course (about 15 minutes).
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Receive your certificate
After the training, a certificate of completion will be emailed to you.
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Pick up your free naloxone kit
Show your certificate (screenshot or printout) to staff at the Student Wellness and Experience Lounges during business hours:
Abbotsford Campus – Room S1111
CEP Campus – Room A1302
Naloxone Safety and Safer Use
Naloxone is safe and legal
- You won't get in trouble for using or carrying naloxone
- The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act protects you when calling 911 in an overdose situation
Safer use tips
- Don't use drugs alone
- Keep naloxone visible and close by
- Download LifeguardConnect - an app that can call for help if you're unresponsive
- Learn more from Toward the Heart
How to store your naloxone kit
- Keep it in a cool, dark, dry location
- Avoid extreme temperatures (don't leave it in your car)