Submitted by Haley Stafford, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce
(October 18, 2022) — Chairwoman Kristen Roberts of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Chamber will be hosting a free training session on the administration of and uses for Narcan. This important training will be held in-person at the Chamber office or via Zoom on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
This life-saving program is presented by the Chamber’s Recovery Employment Program (REP), Middlesex County Substance Abuse Action Council (MCSAAC), the Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS), the Alliance for Prevention and Wellness Program of BHcare, and Durham-Middlefield Youth and Family Services.
Join Andrew Penna, Overdose Response Coordinator, Alliance for Prevention & Wellness Program of BHcare, and Nicole Mason, LMSW, Prevention Specialist, Alliance for Prevention & Wellness Program of BHcare as they cover the following topics:
· Overdose Prevention Strategies
· Signs & Symptoms of Overdose
· How to Administer Naloxone
· Good Samaritan Law
· Support Information & Resources
Upon completion of training, Narcan will be dispensed to those who are in need.
To register for this free training event, visit www.middlesexchamber.com.
