For Registered Sites
This area is intended for registered and approved sites participating in any of our supply distribution programs.
Potential sites should navigate to the 'Our Programs' menu to learn more about program eligibility and registration processes.
Product Updates & Information
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Update to CPR Face Shield Mask (January, 2026)
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The raised oval piece goes in the patient's mouth between their teeth (consistent with the previous Quicksaver face shield).
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The small raised circular piece goes into the responder's mouth for giving breaths (this shape is different than the previous face shield).
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The raised oval piece goes in the patient's mouth between their teeth.
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The flat oval piece goes into the responder's mouth for giving breaths.
THN/FORB Notice of Product Change: CPR Face Shield
Beginning February 19th, 2026, the BCCDC Take Home Naloxone (THN) and Facility Overdose Response Box (FORB) Program is transitioning to a new CPR face shield. The previous CPR face shield "Quicksaver" has been discontinued. Quicksaver CPR face shields remain safe to use.
Action: Sites should adjust their training depending on which mask is being distributed in the kit. Training should include information on how to use the CPR face shield and how to place the valve. Advise clients/staff to check their own kits and to know how to properly use the mask to respond.
For new CPR face shield (shipped Feb 18th, 2026 onwards):
1. Raised oval mouthpiece between patient’s teeth
2. Small raised circular piece for responders providing breaths
For previous CPR face shield “QUICKSAVER” (shipped prior to Feb 18th, 2026):
1. Raised oval mouthpiece between patient’s teeth
2. Flat valve for responder providing breaths
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How to Report Faulty Supplies
If you have received faulty supplies, please provide the BCCDC with the following details:
o product code
o lot/serial #
o site contact name and contact info
o description of the problem
o availability of samples
For faulty Harm Reduction supplies, please email details to harmreduction@bccdc.ca and CC your local Harm Reduction Coordinator.
For faulty Take Home Naloxone or Facility Overdose Response Box supplies, please email details to naloxone@bccdc.ca and CC your local Harm Reduction Coordinator.
You may be contacted directly by the BCCDC pharmacy or by Stevens should they require further information or need to arrange a sample to be returned to their warehouse.
Introducing the BCCDC & FNHA Harm Reduction Manual
Developed over several years in collaboration with partners across the province, the BCCDC & FNHA Harm Reduction Manual is now available online.
Click here for the BCCDC & FNHA Harm Reduction Manual
This manual brings together best practice guidance for anyone who provides services to people who use substances across BC.
This manual is intended to be a learning tool and reference guide for policymakers and service providers - including nurses, social workers, peer workers, mental health staff, housing workers, and more. It aims to support the delivery of high-quality harm reduction services across a range of health and social service settings and across the system of substance use care.
The manual will be available online and updated regularly to ensure it stays current and useful for everyday practice. Please share widely with your networks.
Sign up to get email updates on the bottom right corner of the manual website to get an update whenever the content changes. We will also send out updates through this email list.
Webinar 1: Introducing the Harm Reduction Manual
July 8th from 12:00- 1:00 PST
In this webinar, Sammy from the BCCDC and Terri from the FNHA will introduce the manual, discuss the development process, and explain how to use the manual to deliver harm reduction services.
Register for Webinar 1- Introducing the Harm Reduction Manual
Webinar 2: Opioid Poisoning Response
August 5th from 11:00-12:00 PST
Join us for an overview of the BCCDC & FNHA Harm Reduction Manual: Opioid Poisoning Response Webinar. We will discuss opioid poisoning response recommendations from the Opioid Poisoning Response section of the manual. This session will provide a refresher of basic response using the SAVE ME steps.
