Resources in

Vermont

In 2024, there were 183 identified opioid overdose deaths in Vermont.

If you are a person who uses drugs or if you are around people who use drugs, please consider learning how to respond to an opioid overdose and carrying naloxone (intranasal brand name: Narcan). Naloxone is a medication designed to reverse an opioid overdose. Opioids slow down the activity of the central nervous system. This can cause slowed or stopped breathing which may lead to death. Naloxone displaces the opioids from the opioid receptors in the brain which allows the person who is experiencing an opioid overdose to begin breathing normally. We have a helpful FAQ and are constantly updating it with questions from our site visitors. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, let us know.

GEt Nasal Naloxone (Narcan) Mailed to you

University of Vermont is offering residents of Vermont free nasal naloxone spray (Narcan) after the completion of a short online training course. The button below will lead you to an external site to take an online training course and submit request.

This program is not affiliated with NEXT Distro.

Find naloxone in Vermont

Vermont Department of Health’s website offers a list and interactive map of naloxone access points throughout the state.

Syringe Access in Vermont

Vermont Department of Health’s website offers a list of syringe service programs throughout the state.

PHARMACY-BASED NALOXONE ACCESS

Thanks to a standing order in the state of Vermont, naloxone is available from pharmacies without a prescription — talk to your local pharmacist for info on pricing and insurance coverage.

Vermont’s Good Samaritan Law

Vermont’s Good Samaritan Law serves to protect individuals who seek assistance during a drug overdose, providing immunity from prosecution related to certain drug offenses.

DRUG USER ORGANIZING

The Urban Survivors Union is a national drug users union mobilizing against the war on drugs.