How to Enroll as a Drug Overdose Prevention Program (DOPP)
In response to the growing number of overdose deaths, the Illinois Drug Overdose Prevention Program (DOPP) promotes the evidence-based
practice of Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND). Established through legislation enacted in 2010,
DOPP allows non-medical individuals to administer Naloxone to reverse opioid and heroin overdoses and prevent fatalities.
Organizations may voluntarily enroll in DOPP to receive training and support in implementing OEND services, including the ability to train others, distribute Naloxone , and administer it during an overdose emergency. Naloxone is a safe, effective, and life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (IDHS/DBHR) oversees DOPP as part of its broader effort to reduce opioid overdose deaths across Illinois through expanded community-based OEND services. Under the Substance Use Disorder Act, enrolled organizations can order free Naloxone through the Access Naloxone program for distribution within their communities.
These programs play a critical role in addressing the overdose crisis in Illinois by ensuring that anyone who may witness an opioid overdose has both the Naloxone and the knowledge needed to save a life.
Visit the IDHS/DBHR Drug Overdose Prevention Program website for more information.