We know that Overdose Prevention and Overdose Response are – and will be – key to SAVE LIVES during this pandemic.

We’ve adapted our Opioid Overdose Response – “Step by Step”  to make sure that everyone is safe when responding to an Opioid Overdose.

 REMEMBER

• 🚫 Wear PPE – gloves, face mask, protective eyewear and apron if possible!
• 🥽 NO RESCUE BREATHS!  – If you are trained Bag Valve Masks (BVM) fitted with an appropriate viral filter can be used.
• 🤲🏽 WASH YOUR HANDS for at least 20 seconds after responding.

Access to Naloxone

If you are a person who uses drugs, please contact :

• Ana Liffey Drug Project – Call freephone 1800786899 to arrange
• Merchants Quay Ireland – Naloxone training and distribution available at their Needle Exchange Services
  • Mon to Fri 8 to 2pm, 3pm to 9pm
  • Sat- no NX
  • Sunday 9:15 to 1:30pm

If you have questions about Naloxone and Needle Exchange services outside of Dublin please email info@myuisce.org or call 01 555 4693

For an in depth overview of COVID-19 please check the HSE website HERE

MORE RESOURCES

• Opioid overdose prevention and HOW TO respond to opioid OD HERE 
• COVID-19 Sharing Resources Addiction 
• COVID-19 Guidance for Vulnerable Group Setting 
• COVID-19 & Club Drug Use – Harm Reduction information HERE 
• Learn more about HARM REDUCTION HERE