Every K–12 school, college, university, and school-based health center (SBHC) in Oregon is now eligible to receive free opioid overdose response kits through Save Lives Oregon.
Opioid overdoses can happen anywhere on campus — among students, staff, visitors, or community members. These kits help schools be ready to respond and save lives.
How to Apply
- Review the FAQs below to understand current eligibility and important requirements
- Submit your 2025/2026 school year application for kits or replacement naloxone: Link to Application.
Note: All schools need to reapply, even if they have previously received kits
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to order free opioid overdose response kits?
Public school districts (on behalf of public school sites), private and charter schools, colleges, universities and school-based health centers (SBHCs) located in Oregon or Tribal communities.
How Many Kits Can My School Receive?
- Up to 3 kits per school site
- 1 kit per school-based health center
- If your school has previously received kits, you can apply for up to 12 boxes of replacement naloxone per school site for the 25/26 school year
What’s included in each kit?
- 1 wall-mounted naloxone box
- 8 doses of nasal naloxone (4 boxes)
- 2 CPR face shields
- Posters in English and Spanish:
• Where to find the kit on campus
• How to use naloxone
Who should fill out the application form?
The application should be completed by someone with the authority to approve the storage and use of naloxone for their school, school district, or school-based health center in the event of an emergency.
- Public school districts: One designated person should apply on behalf of all eligible schools in the district. The application will ask for information about each school site.
- Private schools, charter schools, colleges, universities, and school-based health centers: One designated person should apply on behalf of their school or center.
What is required after your school receives the kits?
- Display the kits: Promptly mount the wall boxes with naloxone and supplies inside, and hang the posters nearby so they are visible to staff, students, and visitors.
- Complete an annual survey: Each school site will be asked once a year to complete a short survey about the supplies received and how they were used.
- Check expiration dates: Schools should regularly check the naloxone in their boxes.
Why are schools receiving these kits?
Schools are community spaces. Having naloxone available ensures preparedness for students, staff, families, and visitors in case of an opioid overdose.
Is naloxone safe for children?
Yes. Naloxone is safe. If someone does not have opioids in their system — including children — it has no effect. It can be given in an emergency without risk.
How long does it take to get kits after applying?
Most schools receive their kits within 8 weeks.
What if my school already received opioid overdose response kits from Save Lives Oregon?
- Check expiration dates: Please review the naloxone currently in your kits and note any doses that are expired or near expiration.
- Replace used or expired naloxone: Schools can order up to 12 replacement boxes (24 doses) per school site and up to 4 replacement boxes (8 doses) per school-based health center through the 2025/2026 application form.
- Return expired naloxone: We request that schools send expired back to: 800 NE Oregon St. Suite 305 Portland, OR 97232 ATTN: Save Lives Oregon
What kind of training can my school receive?
Save Lives Oregon can provide naloxone training for schools that need it. Contact us to schedule a session at info@savelivesoregon.org
Additional questions? We’re here to help. Email us at info@savelivesoregon.org
