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Training & Resources
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Take Home Naloxone Sites
This webpage is for approved and registered Take Home Naloxone (THN) distribution sites. Here you will find program forms and information for registered sites, expiry notices, and important updates.
Take Home Naloxone Expansion of Nasal Naloxone - UPDATE – June 22nd, 2026
BCCDC is pleased to advise that nasal naloxone kits are now available to order for all registered Take Home Naloxone (THN) distribution sites.
- Please use the updated THN Supply Order Form for all THN orders moving forward
- Satellite sites should continue to order directly from their primary distribution site
Intramuscular (injectable) naloxone continues to be available.
Resources:
- Which Naloxone Should You Distribute?
- This resource supports service providers in helping individuals choose the formulation that may be best for them
- Which Naloxone Should I Give?
- This resource supports individuals responding to opioid drug poisoning (overdose) in choosing a formulation
Nasal naloxone is not currently available through the BCCDC’s Facility Overdose Response Box (FORB) program. FORB sites should continue to order intramuscular (injectable) naloxone for staff response.
THN Program Resources
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THN Site Registration Materials
THN Site Registration Forms
This page is intended for registered sites already particiating in the THN Program. Potential sites should refer our Take Home Naloxone program page to review site eligibility and registration requirements.
Organisations looking to register additional locationsmay use the form below. Please connect with your regional Harm Reduction Coordinator for pre-approva prior to submitting youre registration to the BCCDC.
Harm Reduction Coordinator/Lead Contact List
How to Register a THN Satellite site
Satellite sites are registered sites that receive kits from existing THN distribution site, and do not order direclty from the BCCDC.
Existing sites looking to support a satellite site must complete the following form and connect with their regional Harm Reduction Coordinator/Lead for pre-approval prior to registering with the BCCDC.
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Registered THN Site Resources
THN New Site Resource
For registered sites looking for a full overview of the program and its requirements please refer to the THN New Site Resource.
THN Supply Order Form
Registered sites may order naloxone kits and training materials by completing the supply order form and submitting to naloxone@bccdc.ca for processing.
Orders are processed every Thursday. Orders must be received by end-of-day 11:59pm Wednesday for processing that week, or orders will be carried over into the following week.
Please allow 10 working days for delivery and plan ahead to avoid shortages. Email naloxone@bccdc.ca for queries, follow-ups or changes to orders.
THN Kit Transfer Record
This form is required for THN kit transfers between registered Primary sites and their Satellite sites.
IMPORTANT: Primary sites that transfer kits to other locations must ensure their Satellite Sites have been registered with the BCCDC. All potential sites should use the Satellite Site Registration Form to register and obtain a site ID number.
THN Overdose Response Information Form
The overdose administration form is included inside every THN kit. The completion of these forms provides valuable information to the BCCDC which helps to inform our program.
Please assist clients with completing this form if a kit has been reported as 'used'.
Completed forms can be emailed to naloxone@bccdc.ca or Faxed to 604-707-2516
THN Site Contact Changes
Registered site can use the Site Contact Change Form to notify the program of any changes to contact information or personnel.
Completed forms can be emailed to naloxone@bccdc.ca or Faxed to 604-707-2516
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THN Distribution Reporting
- THN sites will be invited to share information on THN kits given out to individuals over a specified two week period annually.
THN Distribution Reporting
Distribution data provides valuable information to the BCCDC which can help to inform our program.
Site coordinators will be contacted via email with an invitation to participate and additional details. Please see the FAQ for more information.
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How to Report Faulty Supplies
How to Report Faulty Supplies
If your site has 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 Take Home Naloxone, please email details to naloxone@bccdc.ca and CC your local Harm Reduction Coordinator.
You may be contacted directly by the BCCDC pharmacy should they require further information or need to arrange a sample to be returned to their warehouse.
Additional Resources
For comprehensive best practice guidance for anyone providing harm reduction services in BC, please refer to the provincial Harm Reduction Manual.
Updates for THN Sites
THN Statistics
Take Home Naloxone Supply Program Catalogue Items
- THN Intramuscular Kit
- Naloxone Replacement Bottles
- THN Nasal Kit
- THN Mock Kit Injection
- Loose Supplies
THN Intramuscular Kit
THN Intramuscular (Injection) Kit
Completely Assembled THN Kit (for distribution to clients only and not for staff use).
Content:
1 x Black case
3 x Naloxone, 0.4 mg/mL, 1 mL ampoule
3 x Vanish Point® 3 mL syringe
1 x Amber medication bottle with label
3 x Plastic ampoule breakers
1 x Pair of non-latex gloves
1 x Individual breathing mask
3 x alcohol swabs
Naloxone expiry sticker located on the outside of the kit
THN Overdose Response Information Form
The overdose administration form is included inside every THN kit. The completion of these forms provides valuable information to the BCCDC which helps to inform our program.
Naloxone Replacement Bottles
The replacement bottles are avaliable to order, to refill used or expired intramuscluar (injection) THN kits for distribution to clients only and not for staff use.
Content:
3 x Naloxone, 0.4 mg/mL, 1 mL ampoule
1 x Amber medication bottle with label
3 x Plastic ampoule breakers
Naloxone expiry is located on the ampoule
THN Nasal Kit
Completely Assembled THN Nasla Kit (for distribution to clients only and not for staff use).
Content:
1 x Black case
2 x Naloxone, 4 mg/0.1mL, Nasal Device
1 x Pair of non-latex gloves
1 x Individual breathing mask
1 x SAVE ME Steps instructional sticker
1 x Overdose Administration Form
Naloxone expiry sticker located on the outside of the kit
THN Overdose Response Information Form
The overdose administration form is included inside every THN kit. The completion of these forms provides valuable information to the BCCDC which helps to inform our program.
THN Mock Kit Intramuscular (Injection)
Completely Assembled Mock THN Kit (excludes drug). For demonstration purposes only (not for distribution or hands on training)
Content:
1 x Black Case
3 x Water ampoules, 1 mL
3 x Vanish Point® 3 mL syringe
1 x Amber medication bottle with label
1 x Pair of non-latex gloves
3 x Alcohol swabs
1 x Individual breathing mask
For loose hands on training supplies refer to the loose supplies section on the Take Home Naloxone Supply Order Form.
Vanish Point® 3 mL syringe
Plastic Ampoule Breakers
Water Ampoules, 1 mL
Individual Breathing Mask
Responding to a Drug Poisoning Brochure - English
Bag Non-latex Gloves
Bag non-latex gloves (50 pairs) avaliable to re-fill a used or expired THN kit. 
Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act Wallet Cards – English
