Opioid Overdose Prevention Program
provided by New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
13th Floor
Manhattan NY 10002
* Provides 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: https://providerdirectory.aidsinstituteny.org/
* Offers Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP), a 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.
* Offers a directory of pharmacies which can be accessed online: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/opioid_overdose_prevention/directories.htm
* Provides 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).
Coverage Note: New York.
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.