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: when, why and how to prescribe (PDF)
- Talking to patients about naloxone: tips to get started (PDF)
- 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 the Naloxone and Overdose Prevention in Pharmacies page for pharmacist resources.
Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs (OOPP)
In 2006, the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute created the Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (OOPP), allowing eligible organizations or providers to register as OOPPs and provide free naloxone to their clients or patients. Once registered, programs receive free naloxone from the City or State health department for distribution.
For more information on becoming an OOPP, please visit How to Become a Registered Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs or email the Overdose Prevention Unit at naloxone@health.nyc.gov
Training and Technical Assistance for OOPPs
The Overdose Prevention Unit can provide training and programmatic guidance to organizations interested in integrating overdose prevention and naloxone distribution into their program. Some of the resources we provide include: sample policy and procedures, overdose prevention training slides, brief training scripts, and required forms for dispensing naloxone. To request a training on dispensing naloxone or for technical assistance, email Overdose Prevention Unit at naloxone@health.nyc.govNYC DOHMH Literature
- 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)
- Naloxone Patient Handout (PDF)
Other languages: [Español] [Kreyòl ayisyen] [简体中文] [Русский] [한국어] [中文] [বাংলা] [ײִדיש] - 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] - Syringe Exchange Program schedule (PDF)
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)
Other Languages: [中文] [Español]