Opioid Awareness Class and Naloxone Training
- Friday, March 24, 2023, at 6 pm
- Brooklyn Center Community Center
- Room 221
Join us for an in-person class to discuss the dangers of opioids, signs of addiction, treatment options, the proper administration of Naloxone, and more. This class is free and is open to all, space is limited.
This hour-long class and training will provide education about the dangers of opioids, signs of addiction, treatment options, and the proper administration of naloxone (Narcan®).
The session will include training on how to properly administer Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan®, a prescription medicine that reverses an opioid overdose.
Funding for the classes has been provided through grants from the Minnesota Department of Health and is taught by licensed alcohol and drug counselor Randy Anderson, founder of Bold North Recovery.
For questions, please contact Megan Braun Community Liaison to the Brooklyn Center Police Department at (763) 503-3157 or mbraun@brooklyncentermn.gov
If you or someone close to you is struggling with addiction, resources are available. Call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or reach out to Hennepin County social services at 612-348-4111.
To sign up for this training session please follow the link provided. https://forms.office.com/g/dpa3zV5Jm5
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