Naloxone kits are on campus

Last updated: February 4, 2025

What we’re asking

As part of UBC’s comprehensive approach to substance-use health and harm reduction, we would like your help sharing about the location and use of naloxone kits on campus. This information is important for students, staff, and faculty. This is in alignment with the overdose prevention and response guidelines for BC’s post-secondary sector.

Learn more about naloxone kits on campus

• UBC Vancouver: security.ubc.ca/naloxone
• UBC Okanagan: hse.ok.ubc.ca/naloxone

Communications toolkit

This communications toolkit is prepared for each department/unit to use when sharing this messaging across campus. You can find content here that suits your channels and audience needs. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us anytime.

• Newsletter/email copy
  • See below for recommended content targeted to reach UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan
• Digital signage
  • Add to your channel/playlist on Coolsigns. File name: 2025 04 30 – Naloxone – CC
  • Run from February-April 30, 2025.
• Social media
  • Amplify UBC’s social media posts, including Instagram @universityofbc (Vancouver) or @ubcokanagan (Okanagan). The anticipated posting date is February 3, 2025.
  • Download assets [.zip]

Newsletter / Email copy

UBC Vancouver – General (students, faculty, staff)

Naloxone kits are now on campus

Naloxone is a drug that can reverse an opioid overdose, and Naloxone kits have now been installed in buildings across UBC, in accordance with BC guidelines.

If you think someone is overdosing and unresponsive, it is critical to act quickly.

1. Call 911
2. Administer Naloxone. Don’t worry, naloxone will not hurt someone who isn’t experiencing an overdose.
3. Call Campus Security for first aid.
   • For student/visitors, call 604 822 2222
   • For faculty/staff, call 604 822 4444

See naloxone kit locations for the UBC Vancouver campus, and learn more about how to respond to an overdose.

UBCO – General (students, faculty, staff)

Naloxone kits are now on campus

Naloxone is a drug that can reverse an opioid overdose, and Naloxone kits have now been installed in buildings across campus, in accordance with BC guidelines.

If you think someone is overdosing and unresponsive, it is critical to act quickly.

1. Call 911
2. Administer Naloxone. Don’t worry, naloxone will not hurt someone who isn’t experiencing an overdose.
3. Call Campus Security (250 807 8111)

See naloxone kit locations for the UBC Okanagan campus, and learn more about how to respond to an overdose.

Contact

For questions regarding the use of this communications toolkit, please contact:

Yvonne Kwok, Communications Manager, VPFO Communications & Engagement yvonne.kwok@ubc.ca