Submitted by Haley Stafford.
(Middletown, CT.) Chairwoman Maureen Westbrook of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced that the Middlesex 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 Tuesday, April 26, 2022, from 9:00 – 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), Alliance for Prevention and Wellness Program of BHcare, and the 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, visit www.middlesexchamber.com.
