Virtual Naloxone Training

The Jefferson County Department of Health is offering free, 1-hour trainings on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to an opioid overdose by using naloxone. Naloxone is a prescription medication used to reverse an opioid overdose. Opioids are substances such as heroin, fentanyl, or prescription pain medication.

If you are interested in scheduling a training for your organization, please email naloxonetraining@jcdh.org with your request.

WHAT IS NALOXONE?
Naloxone is a prescription medicine that reverses an opioid overdose. It cannot be used to get high and it is not addictive.

WHO CAN ATTEND?
People worried that a loved one or community member is at risk for overdosing on opioids.

People who work with populations at risk for overdosing on an opioid.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
What an opioid is.

How to recognize, respond to, and prevent an opioid overdose.

How to use intranasal naloxone to reverse an overdose.

Resources for getting help for you or a loved one struggling with substance use disorder.

WHAT WILL I GET FOR COMPLETING THE TRAINING?
A free naloxone kit containing the medication and training on how to recognize and reverse an opioid overdose.