Ontario Providing Free Naloxone Kits in Workplaces

Monte McNaughton, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind program to make free naloxone kits (and free training) available at workplaces where there is a high risk of staff witnessing or experiencing an overdose. In 2021, 2,819 people died from opioid-related causes in Ontario – the highest number on record and up from 366 in 2003. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose, restore breathing within 2-5 minutes, and allow time for medical help to arrive.

Businesses can determine if they are eligible for the program and find additional information on accessing naloxone kits and training at www.Ontario.ca/workplacenaloxone

News Release:

EN: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1002593/ontario-providing-free-naloxone-kits-in-workplaces

FR: https://news.ontario.ca/fr/release/1002593/lontario-fournit-des-trousses-de-naloxone-gratuites-aux-lieux-de-travail