About the Drug Overdose Prevention Program (DOPP)
Naloxone is a safe and effective opioid overdose reversal medication that saves lives. The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (IDHS/DBHR) aims to reduce the number of opioid overdoses through the expansion of community-based Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) services. IDHS/DBHR manages the Drug Overdose Prevention Program (DOPP), as legislated in the Substance Use Disorder Act, which allows organizations to order free Narcan (a form of naloxone) through our Access Narcan program to distribute within their communities. These programs are essential to ending the overdose crisis in Illinois by making sure that anybody who may witness an opioid overdose is equipped with naloxone and the knowledge they need to save a life.
All organizations (except pharmacies) that use the Illinois Department of Public Health Naloxone Standing Order must enroll in DOPP. IDHS/DBHR encourages all other organizations to enroll even if they conduct OEND services under their own standing order.
What if I'm looking for naloxone or fentanyl/xylazine testing strips without enrolling in DOPP?
If you are seeking no-cost naloxone for your first-aid kits or fentanyl/xylazine testing strips, there are funded OEND service organizations responsible for all counties who can provide these resources. OENDs can also provide larger quantities if the interested organization decides that they do not want to enroll in DOPP.
Who can register to be part of DOPP?
The following are examples of organizations that are eligible to enroll in DOPP:
| DBHR-licensed substance use treatment programs |
Not-for-profit community-based organizations |
| Recovery homes |
Urgent care facilities |
| Local public health departments |
Faith-based organizations |
| Hospitals and Clinics |
Police departments |
| Educational facilities |
Local businesses |
| County Jails |
Federally Qualified Health Centers |
| Other municipalities, Libraries |
First responders |
| Licensed prescribing practitioners |
Harm Reduction agencies |
* Individuals, please click here.
How do I register my organization with DOPP?
Follow these steps:
- Click the ACCESS NARCAN link below that applies to your organization (Hospitals & Clinics, OR Community Organizations).
- Complete the SurveyMonkey form.
- Within about a week of completing the form, you should receive emailed instructions on how to set up your Access Narcan account for your organization (If you don't receive this email, please contact DHS.DOPP.Coordinator@Illinois.gov). This Access Narcan account is where you will order Narcan for distribution.
Tennessen Warning
Please be aware that organizations must use organizational addresses for enrollment. If the organization is using a residential address, IDHS/DBHR is obligated by Minnesota law to inform you that the address is collected solely for the purpose of delivering naloxone. All addresses are used exclusively for this purpose. Residential addresses are not the preferred address for enrollment.
Access to this information is limited to DBHR staff overseeing the Drug Overdose Prevention Program (DOPP) and Emergent, the entity managing the shipping database.
The collected data will be used for the following purposes:
- Facilitating shipments to specified addresses;
- Compiling, analyzing, and auditing purchasing and sales data;
- Analyzing purchasing and shipment trends;
- Ensuring compliance with the Drug Quality and Security Act;
- Assisting in evaluating public health needs.
By continuing with this enrollment, you are acknowledging this notification and agreeing to the terms above.
What is expected of me once I enroll in DOPP?
DOPP enrollees are responsible for the following:
- Completing the 2023 DOPP Training Webinar. When you have finished the webinar, complete this short quiz and you will be added to the DOPP registry. No further certification is required.
- Providing overdose education and naloxone distribution services.
- Maintaining a supply of naloxone.
- Reporting on the number of Narcan kits distributed, to whom they were distributed, and overdose reversals due to your Narcan distribution through our reporting portal Illinois Saves Overdose, at least monthly by the 10th of the following month for which you are reporting (e.g., report June 2024 data by no later than July 10, 2024). We will send reporting instructions to you once you have enrolled in DOPP, and you can view the training recording here.
The purpose of this project is to encourage distribution of naloxone to people who use drugs, their friends and families, and the community members, but distribution can be limited to an organization's patients/clients/participants.
DBHR uses this data to report to our funder, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). By consistently reporting this data, you are contributing to our efforts to meet goals, target areas in need, and ultimately help save lives.
DOPP and Naloxone Informational Materials
Additional DBHR DOPP Training Resources
Naloxone and Overdose Education
Family and Friends Support
Hospitals and Clinics
What is required for my hospital or clinic sign up to receive naloxone (Narcan) through this project?
To qualify to receive naloxone at no cost to your institution through this grant funded support mechanism, there are de-identified data requirements that must be uploaded on a monthly basis. Preferred data collection for each kit distributed includes month of distribution, county distributed, and amount distributed.
What hospital or clinic personnel should be responsible for the project?
The individual who enrolls the organization in the program should be the one responsible for the overall program including compliance with the training, education and data elements. The contact individual listed should be responsible for submitting the reports, however another team member may be responsible for putting together the reports for submission.
Individuals
It is recommended that you carry naloxone if you or a loved one are prescribed and/or use opioids. Illinois Public Act 099-0480 became effective September 9, 2015 as an enhancement to Illinois Public Act 096-0361 (the Good Samaritan Law), enabling nonmedical personnel to administer naloxone without liability. Anyone in Illinois can get trained to carry and administer naloxone. Most insurance will cover some or all of the cost of generic naloxone and/or Narcan brand naloxone nasal spray.
Due to the Statewide Naloxone Standing Order in Illinois, Naloxone is available at pharmacies and DOPPs. Contact the Illinois Helpline by chatting through their website, calling 1-833-234-6343, or texting "HELP" to 833234 to find a DOPP near you.
Naloxone Insurance Coverage
Does my health insurance provide coverage for naloxone?
Consumers who have individual or group health insurance that provides coverage for prescription drugs also have coverage for at least one opioid antagonist, which may include naloxone. Please contact your health insurance plan to learn more about your options and coverage.
How much will I pay if my insurance provides coverage for naloxone?
Consumers with individual or group health insurance that provides coverage for naloxone usually are able to receive naloxone free of charge from any network or participating pharmacy regardless of whether you have a prescription or not. However, if you have a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), also known as an HSA-eligible plan, you will still need to pay for naloxone until you reach the applicable deductible.
Your health plan may require cost sharing, such as a co-pay or co-insurance, for other opioid antagonists.
If you encounter problems receiving opioid antagonist or naloxone benefits, you may file a complaint with the Office of Consumer Health Insurance at the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) by visiting the IDOI website and IDOI Help Center or calling 877-527-9431 to request that a complaint form be mailed to you.
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