Wednesday night Narcan training session on recognizing signs of opioid overdose
Newton - A free community Narcan training on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to administer the life-saving medication, Narcan, is set for Wednesday, Dec. 12 2018 from 6:00-7:30pm at The Center’s Recovery Community Center at 65 Newton Sparta Road, Newton, NJ 07860. The training, hosted by Center for Prevention and Counseling, Newton, NJ, is in conjunction with the Opioid Overdose Prevention Project staff from Morris County Prevention Is Key, Rockaway. These free Narcan trainings are offered throughout the state of New Jersey because of a grant from the New Jersey Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, New Jersey Department of Human Services, and Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Participants learn to recognize the signs of overdose, how to administer Narcan, and how to respond to an opioid overdose. They also will learn more about addiction prevention, treatment and recovery support options in Sussex County and how to get help for yourself or a loved one. Each year thousands of people of all ages are lost to drug overdose, globally. Some survivors suffer permanent injuries, causing devastation to their families and friends. In Sussex County alone, first responders administered the opioid overdose reversal medication, Narcan, 146 times in 2017 in an effort to save community members from possible overdose death by an opioid like heroin and prescription medication. Register now for this free training on Dec. 12 and learn how to be part of the solution to the opioid epidemic. Learn how to be supportive of a loved one, access resources and empower yourself to help others. All are welcome to attend without RSVP, but, free Narcan kits are limited at these trainings, so email or call today to register and receive a free Narcan kit. Email klabar@mcpik.org or call 973-625-1998.
For more information on addiction recovery support services in Sussex County, call Katie Calvacca at The Center in Newton at (973)940-2966 or email katie@centerforprevention.org.