You can get a take-home naloxone kit for free from pharmacies and other agencies in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph area. When you get your kit you will also receive training on how to administer naloxone. Below is a list of places where you can get access to a free naloxone kit.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health

• Provides free kits for anyone interested No appointment is required.
  • Visit one of our offices in Guelph, Fergus or Orangeville, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Fergus and Orangeville offices are closed from noon-1 p.m.)
• Community Health Van, run by Sanguen Health Centre, provides naloxone and other harm reduction services. Operates Wednesday and Thursday nights in the city of Guelph.

Pharmacies

Participating* Ontario pharmacies offer free injectable and nasal spray naloxone kits. You don’t need a prescription to get a kit. The pharmacist will train you on how to recognize an opioid overdose and explain how to use the naloxone kit.

*Not all pharmacies carry naloxone kits. Call ahead to check if your pharmacy has naloxone kits in stock. You can also ask the pharmacist any questions you might have.

To find a participating pharmacy:

• Check this list of pharmacies that have naloxone. This list is managed by the Ministry of Health. Should a pharmacy be missing from the list, please contact the Ministry.
• Once you have located a pharmacy, it is recommended to call ahead to make sure that they currently have naloxone available.
• Naloxone kits are free of charge.

Sanguen Health Centre

• Provides overdose prevention training and naloxone kits to anyone who is concerned about opioid overdose in our communities. To sign up for training, contact Sanguen with your name and contact information. To register, you can call the Sanguen office toll-free at 1-877-351-9857 or email info@sanguen.com.

Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub/Guelph Community Health Centre (GCHC)

• 176 Wyndham Street North, Guelph. Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stay Sharp Site at GCHC

• 176 Wyndham Street North, Guelph. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wellington-Guelph Drug Strategy

For opioid information and a list of pharmacies in the City of Guelph and Wellington County, visit Resources from Opioid Overdose Awareness and First Aid Training.

Naloxone Request Card

A naloxone request card offers a simple and discreet way to ask for naloxone. Simply present the card (printed or on your phone) at any location that distributes naloxone, such as pharmacies, public health offices, or community sites. This option helps reduce stigma and makes it easier to access naloxone without compromising your privacy.

Download a digital version of the Naloxone request card to your mobile device.

Community partners can request printed cards, contact the Client and Community Support team at clientcommunitysupport@wdgpublichealth.ca