Naloxone is a drug that can reverse an opioid overdose, and Naloxone kits have now been installed in buildings across UBC Vancouver & Okanagan campuses, in accordance with B.C. guidelines.
The UBC Overdose Prevention and Response Program is designed to guide the prevention of opioid overdoses by making naloxone readily available and easy to use across UBC campuses. The program also aims to increase awareness of overdose risks, promote effective response procedures, and provide information on available support services. Through this initiative, UBC reaffirms its commitment to the health and safety of its community, ensuring that comprehensive and proactive safety measures are in place to address the ongoing opioid crisis.
If you think someone is overdosing and unresponsive, it is critical to act quickly.
- Call 911
- Administer Naloxone. Don’t worry, naloxone will not hurt someone who isn’t experiencing an overdose.
- Call Campus Security for first aid.
- UBC Vancouver faculty/staff: Call 604 822 4444
- UBC Vancouver students/visitors: Call 604 822 2222
- UBC Okanagan: Call 250 807 8111
