Saving Lives Through Education: A Conversation with Chloe Goodison of NaloxHome

In 2018, Chloe Goodison experienced a life-altering moment on the SkyTrain. She witnessed a young woman—someone who looked just like her—overdose while bystanders stood frozen, unsure of how to help. That moment of helplessness left a lasting impression and inspired Chloe to take action.

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Soon after, she began volunteering with the Tri-Cities Community Action Team (CAT), where she became immersed in the realities of the opioid crisis. But Chloe saw a gap, one that could mean the difference between life and death: education. She realized that if more people, especially youth, knew the signs of an overdose and how to respond, lives could be saved.

Chloe responded by founding Chloe Goodison , a youth-led, harm reduction organization focused on empowering students with the knowledge and tools they need. Through her leadership, NaloxHome has now reached and educated over 10,000 SD43 students and so many more across B.C. on how to identify the signs of an overdose and properly administer naloxone, a life-saving medication.

What sets Chloe apart is her unwavering belief that young people are not only capable of saving lives, they must be included in the conversation. Her interactive presentations are stigma-free and grounded in compassion, focusing on real-world skills and community responsibility.

Chloe’s message is clear and powerful: "Knowing what to do can save a life. And youth deserve to know how."

As the opioid crisis continues to devastate communities, Chloe Goodison is turning pain into purpose—ensuring no young person ever feels as helpless as she once did, and building a generation that is educated, prepared, and empowered to act.