To maximize our ability to reduce overdose deaths in Los Angeles, The Overdose Prevention Task Force shares critical resources with many social service organizations, including addiction treatment, mental health, health, housing, homeless services and other information. 

Service providers have frequent contact with drug users and establish trust with a vast community of individuals at risk of overdose.  Equipped with overdose information and training and other resources, they can directly reach a significant number of individuals at risk – many of whom, in turn, will prevent overdose among their peers.

The Task Force has developed an easy-to-follow curriculum which effectively informs service providers and others in overdose prevention strategies.

Please refer to the sidebar links for recommended resources.

Naloxone

Naloxone is a drug used to counter the effects of opioid overdose, for example heroin or morphine overdose. To obtain Naloxone, and to learn how to administer Naloxone, download the documents below:

GET NALOXONE

GUIDANCE AND TRAINING FOR TAKE HOME NALOXONE