Ready to Respond

Module 5 of 5

Module 05

Distribution & Outreach

By the end of this module you will be able to:

  • Have a good understanding of what MAT clinics are.

  • Ensure you are aware of all supplies needed for outreach.

What are MAT clinics?

MAT= Medication Assisted Treatment

MOUD= Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

These clinics often open early to accommodate working schedules.

Why do outreach at MAT clinics?

It is not only for the patient's recieving care from the clinic, but who they know and care about.

Supplies to bring for outreach:

  • Educational materials

  • Overdose prevention plan materials

  • Assembled IM Naloxone kits

  • Nasal Naloxone

  • Post cards/bracelets/CPR masks

  • Grocery bags: put bags together with 2 nasal and 6 IM, educational sheet, postcard, bracelet, and mask

  • Logs for distribution

  • Tablecloth

  • Table (possibly provided by the clinic)

Note that the supplies will be provided by Georiga Overdose Prevention after you complete training and contact Andy Gish

What to wear to outreach?

  • General street clothes with GA Overdose T-shirt

  • Make sure you are approachable; not intimidating with scrubs or white coat

What to say at outreach?

  • "We have free supplies!" 

  • "Do you carry Narcan/ Naloxone?" - If Yes, "Awesome!  Thank you for watching out for people! 

  • "How many people are you worried about?" - Give 2 for each person + them 

  •  "Do you need more supplies? Take as many as you might need." 

  • Ask about reversals, we would like to know if it helped someone and log it

  • If someone is hesitant to take supplies, remind them that carrying naloxone isn’t just about protecting themselves, it’s about being prepared to recognize an overdose and potentially save someone else’s life. You can’t reverse an overdose on yourself, but you can help someone around you.

Putting Outreach into Action

Resources

1. Georgia Overdose Prevention. “Georgia Overdose Prevention.” Georgia Overdose Prevention, https://georgiaoverdoseprevention.org/. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.