County Offers Three Training Sessions in June on Use of Nalaxone

Montgomery County offers free training on the prescription medication Naloxone that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.  The 2-hour training sessions include instruction to administer Naloxone, tips on overdose prevention, and information on local and national resources.

Residents concerned about a friend or relative can register to attend the training.

The two-hour training sessions scheduled for June will be offered:

• Tuesday, June 5, 1 to 3 p.m.
  Department of Health and Human Services
  401 Hungerford Drive, 1^st floor conference room, Rockville

• Tuesday, June 12, 10 a.m. to noon
  Westfield South Building
  11002 Veirs Mill Road, 7^th floor conference room, Wheaton 

• Tuesday, June 26,  5 to 7 p.m.
  Department of Health and Human Services
  401 Hungerford Drive, 1^st floor conference room, Rockville  

The training is free but registration is required, according to a news release. Participants who complete the training will receive a free Naloxone kit. Tips on overdose prevention and resources detailing local and national resources will be provided.

Register by email at OverdoseResponseProgram@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 240.777.1836.

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