Erie County Department of Health announces virtual Narcan training schedule for winter 2021

The Erie County Department of Health and the Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force announced the winter 2021 schedule for virtual trainings on recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose and on using Narcan (naloxone) to reverse an opioid overdose.

The trainings are offered in a one-hour format as “lunch and learns” for individuals who would participate during a lunch break, and also in a 90-minute format. Participants who provide a mailing address will receive a free Narcan kit after the training is complete.

Register online at http://www.erie.gov/opioidtrainings. Participants will need a computer with Internet access or a smart phone with the ability to access WebEx.

Winter 2021 Schedule

• Jan. 13, 11 a.m. to noon
• Jan. 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Jan. 23, 9-10:30 a.m.
• Jan. 27, noon-1 p.m.
• Feb. 3, 1-2 p.m.
• Feb. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Feb. 20, 9-10:30 p.m.
• Feb. 24, 2021, 11 a.m. to noon
• March 10, noon-1 p.m.
• March 25, 6-7:30 p.m.
• March 27, 9-10:30 p.m.
• March 31, 1-2 p.m.

Register for ECDOH opioid trainings at http://www.erie.gov/opioidtrainings.

Text for Narcan (716-225-5473) or request an emergency Narcan box for a business at 716-858-7695.