About Naloxone Advocates Plymouth CIC
A grassroots, peer-led organisation saving lives through harm reduction and community action
Born from Lived Experience
Naloxone Advocates Plymouth CIC was founded in 2024 by people with lived experience of drug use and addiction. We understand the challenges, the stigma, and the barriers that prevent people from accessing life-saving support.
Our organisation emerged from a simple truth: people who use drugs deserve dignity, respect, and the chance to stay alive. We believe that harm reduction is healthcare, and that every life has value.
Since our founding, we've been dedicated to training people, distributing naloxone kits, and building a compassionate community across Plymouth and Devon that saves lives every day.
Our Mission & Values
Everything we do is guided by compassion, dignity, and the belief that harm reduction saves lives
Compassion First
We approach every person with empathy, understanding, and zero judgement. Everyone deserves support and respect.
Peer-Led Approach
Our team includes people with lived experience who understand the realities of drug use and can connect authentically.
Evidence-Based
We use proven harm reduction strategies backed by research and best practices from around the world.
Our Services & Programs
Naloxone Training
Training sessions teaching people how to recognise an overdose and administer naloxone safely. We've trained over 500 people across Plymouth and Devon.
Peer-to-Peer Project
Our P2P program connects people with lived experience to provide support, training, and outreach in a stigma-free environment.
Naloxone Distribution
We distribute naloxone kits to trained individuals, ensuring life-saving medication is available where it's needed most.
Community Outreach
Our outreach team connects with people on the streets, at events, and in community spaces to provide information and support.
Education & Awareness
We work to reduce stigma and increase understanding of harm reduction through workshops, campaigns, and community events.
Peer Support Network
We facilitate connections between people with lived experience, creating a supportive community where everyone belongs.
Our Impact in Numbers
Real lives saved, real communities strengthened
Meet the People Behind the Mission
Our team includes peer trainers, outreach workers, and volunteers—all united by a commitment to saving lives
Sarah Johnson
Sarah founded Naloxone Advocates after losing a close friend to overdose. Her lived experience drives the organisation's compassionate approach.
Marcus Thompson
Marcus leads our street outreach program, connecting with people who use drugs and ensuring they have access to naloxone and support.
Emma Davies
Emma manages our Peer-to-Peer project, training and supporting peer trainers who share their lived experience with the community.
David Chen
David coordinates all training sessions across Plymouth and Devon, ensuring quality delivery and accessibility for all participants.
Aisha Patel
Aisha builds partnerships with local organisations and community groups, expanding our reach and impact across the region.
Tom Williams
Tom brings his lived experience to support others in the community, providing compassionate peer-to-peer guidance and mentorship.
What Our Community Says
Feedback from training participants, community partners, and the people we serve
“Partnering with Naloxone Advocates Plymouth has been transformative for our service. Their organisational training equipped our entire team with the skills and confidence to respond to an overdose. The peer-led approach is what sets them apart.”
“I attended the P2P session expecting to learn about naloxone. What I didn't expect was to find a community that truly understands. The trainers made me feel safe, heard, and valued.”
“As a pharmacist, I see the impact of opioid misuse daily. Naloxone Advocates are doing vital, life-saving work on the ground. Their training is clinically sound, compassionate, and reaches people that traditional services often miss.”
Join Our Mission
Whether you want training, to volunteer, or to support our work—we'd love to hear from you
If someone is overdosing, act immediately:
Call 999
Emergency Services — call first
Overdose Response Guide
Step-by-step naloxone instructions
Get a Naloxone Kit
Free kits available in Plymouth
Naloxone is a temporary measure — always call 999
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