Opioid overdose prevention resources available on campus

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 12:00
Health, Well-being & Safety
October 28, 2024

Hello Highlanders, 

At the University of California, Riverside (UCR), we know how important it is for all students to have a safe and healthy community. Abiding by California Assembly Bill 1841, it is your right to know that opioid overdose reversal medication, such as Naloxone(NARCAN) and fentanyl test strips & kits, is available on campus. 

Fentanyl Test Strips and/or kits can be acquired free of charge at the following locations:

Naloxone(NARCAN) can be acquired at the following locations: 

  • The Well in Highlander Union Building 248; Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
  • The Student Health Center Pharmacy at Student Health & Counseling Center for Purchase at $5 to UCSHIP student with a prescription

You may access training on Naloxone (NARCAN) through The Well here: https://well.ucr.edu/narcan 

You may anonymously report reversals HERE: https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dgS7YU1mpG4v4Vw 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact The Well at thewell@ucr.edu or visit HUB 248.