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Opioid Overdose Prevention Program

(Program)

* Links to over 700 registered opioid overdose prevention programs throughout NYS provide free training and furnish free or with health insurance – low costs- naloxone kits to the community.

* Offers Opioid Overdose Program Directory: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/resources/oop_directory/index.htm.

* Offers Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP), an important pharmacy benefit for all New Yorkers who have prescription coverage through their health insurance plans. Co-payments for naloxone in an amount up to $40 for each prescription dispensed will be billed to N-CAP, not to the individual getting naloxone.
  • Naloxone, the drug that reverses overdoses from opioids such as heroin and many prescribed pain relief medications, is now available in more than 2,600 pharmacies throughout New York State. Individuals who are themselves at risk for an overdose or their family members or friends may acquire naloxone in these pharmacies without bringing in a prescription.
  • Directory of pharmacies can be access online: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/opioid_overdose_prevention/directories.htm

* Links to Community Opioid Overdose Prevention Training calendar www.nyoverdose.org/Home/Calendar.

* Registers eligible entities under Public Health Law 3309 with the New York State DOH, Opioid Overdose Prevention Initiative:  www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/opioid_overdose_prevention/become_a_program.htm

Eligibility: None.

Application Process: Call for information.

Required Documentation: None.

Fees: There may be co-pays involved for medication. Call for information and possible co-payment assistance through the Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP).

New York State.

New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
(Agency)

The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute is responsible for coordinating state programs, services and activities relating to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), hepatitis C, and drug user health programs and services.

Website: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/a . . . s_syringes

Hours: Website: 24 hours

Contact

Service/Intake:
800-692-8528 (AIDS Institute - Follow prompts for assistance)

Email: overdose@health.ny.gov

Website: www.nyoverdose.org


100 S Mall Arterial
Room 387
Albany NY 12210

This program is offered at this site:

New York State Department of Health AIDS Insititute

Main Address:

100 S Mall Arterial

Room 387

Albany NY 12210

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