When someone is overdosing on an opioid, time is of the essence. You don’t have to be a licensed health care professional to administer this safe and effective lifesaving medication when witnessing this type of an emergency. This program is designed to equip laypersons with the knowledge and skills necessary to save a life.

• Learn how to recognize an opioid overdose.

• Understand what naloxone/Narcan is and how it works.

• Know how to properly administer naloxone to someone experiencing an overdose.

• Become familiar with Steve’s Law/MN’s Good Samaritan and Naloxone Law.

Presenter: Meghan Walsh, Overdose Prevention Specialist, Steve Rummler HOPE Network, St. Paul

***A free naloxone/Narcan kit will be provided at the live and in-person program. To ensure enough kits are available on-site, please send an email to Heidi Simpson Tjeltveit (an MHC education team member) hstjeltveit@yahoo.com by Tuesday, March 3 indicating you plan to attend in-person.

Arrangements will be made after the program to get a free kit to individuals participating via Zoom and after the program ends.

* One CEU is available for the in-person program only.