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Naloxone kits are available free of charge to anyone who may experience, witness and/or respond to an opioid poisoning/overdose. The training session takes less than 20 minutes.​

KITS DISTRIBUTED IN NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITIES IN 2023
(as of October 31, 2023)

3746
kits distributed by
​non-pharmacy locations

6490
kits distributed by
​pharmacy locations

786
kits reported used
(this number is more than likely higher as not all kits are reported as used)


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"WHO IS YOUR KIT FOR?" VIDEO

With generous funding and support from the Health Services Foundation of the South Shore’s Women’s Giving Circle, Nova Scotia Health Authority has developed a series of videos aimed at raising awareness and reducing stigma about Naloxone. ​

CONTACT US

Questions about the Take Home Naloxone Program? Naloxone?

​E-mail us: nsnaloxone@nshealth.ca.
Please allow two business days for a reply.

​Toll Free Number:  1-833-347-2142

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • OPIOID OVERDOSE
    • WHAT IS AN OPIOID POISIONING?
    • RISKS & PREVENTION
  • DRUG ALERTS
  • CONTACT US
  • GET A KIT
  • LEARN MORE
    • ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS
    • DRUG RELATED STIGMA
    • UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE USE
    • GOOD SAMARITAN ACT
    • HARM REDUCTION
    • NALOXONE
    • NEWS & RESOURCES
    • OPIOIDS/OPIATES
    • VIDEOS
  • SITE LOGIN