REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (OONE) program for the Commonwealth of Virginia

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Learn how to save a life from an opioid overdose.

REVIVE! is Virginia’s statewide Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (OONE) program, designed to train individuals in recognizing and responding to opioid overdose emergencies with naloxone, a life-saving medication.

Total Number of Fatal Opioid Overdoses – 2007-2024

Naloxone

Naloxone is a prescription medicine that reverses opioid overdoses. It works by temporarily blocking the effects of opioids and helps the person to breathe again. Naloxone is the generic name but can be found under the branded name of Narcan.

Although naloxone is a prescription medicine, Virginia – like many states – has passed laws making it available as a standing order. The statewide standing order allows pharmacists in Virginia to dispense naloxone without requiring an individual prescription. Many community based organizations have also established a standing orders to allow community dispensing.

How can I get Naloxone?

Anyone can access naloxone by:

  • Getting a prescription from their doctor; or
  • using the standing order written for the general public; or
  • Virginia’s Local Health Departments and some Community Services Boards at no cost. Please call your local agency to check for availability.
  • Comprehensive Harm Reduction programs
  • Over-the-counter (OTC) – Available for purchase at local retailers, in stores and online.
  • The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services and its Medicaid health plans cover naloxone at no cost to it’s members.

REVIVE! empowers Virginians with the knowledge and tools to save lives when it matters most.

REVIVE! Trainings

  • Lay Rescuer trainings are between 1-1.5 hours long. This training covers understanding opioids, how opioid overdoses happen, risk factors for opioid overdoses, and how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency with the administration of Naloxone*.
  • Training of Lay Rescuers  prepares you to become a REVIVE! instructor. This course is 1 hour and covers the administrative requirements to lead REVIVE! trainings*.
  • REVIVE! Opioid Overdose Awareness Modules provide a condensed version of lay rescuer training, offering flexibility for individuals to complete at their own pace. While useful for basic knowledge, they don’t fulfill the requirements to certify a trainer. Full lay rescuer training is necessary for certification.

Training on your time!

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*The basic REVIVE! Training is not sufficient for First Responders. First Responders include (Law enforcement, EMS, Fire Dept., Regional Jails, Probation and Parole, Forestry, Military, Juvenile Justice, Court Services, State Parks, and Correctional Facilities.) Please visit the First Responder Training Page for information on our First Responder’s REVIVE! Training.

For more information about the standing order, see Virginia’s Naloxone Standing Order (PDF).

Pharmacists can find more information about dispensing naloxone at the Virginia Pharmacists Association website.

REVIVE! Trainer Resources <- 2024 Click Here

Each time you lead a training you must complete the REVIVE! Trainer’s Report of Training: REVIVE! Trainer’s Report.

Please fill out the evaluation form: Training Evaluation

If you would like a certificate please complete a Certificate Request: REVIVE! Certificate Request

If you would like to request REVIVE! Kits, please complete the request form: REVIVE! Kits Request

Please contact Tiana Vazquez at: tiana.vazquez@dbhds.virginia.gov for any inquires about REVIVE!