Supports and Resources

Naloxone is a medication that reverses an accidental overdose from fentanyl and other opioids. Kits are free and anonymous for people at risk of opioid overdose or those who may need to respond to an overdose.

Access to Naloxone at BCIT:

• Nasal naloxone, administered via the nostril, is available in:
  • All First Aid Kits and in designated naloxone cabinets located next to Automated External Defibrillator (AED) stations across BCIT campuses. Each kit contains multiple doses.
  • Naloxone cabinets located in the living rooms of all Student Housing (Burnaby).
• Campus Security and First Aid personnel are trained and equipped to administer naloxone. In some cases, they may administer intramuscular naloxone, which is given via needle into the muscle.

Take-Home Naloxone Kit & Training:

• Free take-home Naloxone kits (intramuscular) are available to BCIT students during operating hours at designated locations.
• For more immediate access, naloxone kits can be picked up from any BC pharmacy.
• To ensure you’re prepared for an overdose emergency, we encourage all students to complete an online Naloxone training or Naloxone 101 Course (1 hour).

• BCIT Recovery Community aims to facilitate connection and peer-support among students who are on their individual recovery pathway.
• Tailgate Toolkit offers harm reduction services and an anonymous social support group for those working in the construction industry.
• The Junction is a hub of community-based support for people 19+ who self-identify as maintaining or seeking recovery or wellness from substance use.

• Call 8-1-1 or visit HelpStartsHere for treatment, recovery, and mental health resources.
• Opioid Treatment Access Line (1-833-804-8111, 9 – 4 PM every day) is a free and confidential service to access medication that prevents withdrawal symptoms and reduces the risk of overdose.
• Towards the Heart provides information about Take-Home Naloxone kits, naloxone training, toxic drug alerts, overdose prevention or supervised consumption sites, and more.
• Respondtooverdose.gov.bc.ca is a centralized resource created by the BC government to offer information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to an overdose.

• Recovery Services and Treatment Support offers information and directs individuals to essential resources for those facing substance use challenges. Recognizing that each person’s healing journey is unique, this service connects people with the support they need, tailored to their specific recovery path.
• Here2Talk connects post-secondary students with access to free, confidential counselling and community services via app, phone and web. Language specific support is available upon request.
• KUU-US Crisis Line (1-800-588-8717) provides culturally safe supports for Indigenous people.
• 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call or text 9-8-8.