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Overdose Prevention

The Overdose Prevention Act now allows doctors the ability to prescribe the opioid antidote naloxone to those in a position to help someone else during an overdose of heroin or other opioids. The law also eliminates civil and criminal liability to anyone who administers naloxone.

Free trainings and education on how to administer naloxone to reverse a heroin/opioid overdose will be provided in Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset and Union counties.

Training is open to anyone who is at risk of an opioid overdose or their family and friends. All eligible participants will receive a FREE naloxone kit and a treatment voucher for 30 days of free Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment (Methadone) at JSAS HealthCare or Somerset Treatment Services to use or distribute to any person. In addition, education will be provided on how to administer naloxone to reverse a heroin/opioid overdose.

Trainings will be in a small, confidential setting, and participants will receive “hands on” training. Trainings may be limited on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Trainings will be approximately 1 hour.

All trainings will include:

Addiction education and treatment options
Overdose prevention techniques
Signs and symptoms of overdose
Fentanyl’s impact on overdose
Steps to take when an overdose occurs
Rescue breathing
How to administer naloxone
Self-help, family support and other important resource information

If your organization would like to host a naloxone training, please contact Diane Villari at:

Email:
Phone: (732) 988-8877.

The Opioid Overdose Prevention Project is made possible by funding received from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and JSAS HealthCare, Inc. For additional overdose prevention trainings and resources, visit the Division of Mental Health and Addiction.

Overdose Training Calendar

November 2024 Virtual Narcan Training

Dates	Time
Tue: 11/5, 11/19	1:00 PM
Thu: 11/7, 11/21	6:00 PM
Wed: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27	3:00 PM

For more information contact Kisha Franklin at

November In-Person Narcan Training

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Piscataway Community Center
520 Hoes Ln,
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Contact: Rosemarie Rivoli

Training Testimonials

What People Are Saying

Read experiences from those who’ve completed our Overdose Prevention training, sharing insights that underscore the importance and impact of being informed and ready.

I really learned so much. I hope I never have to use it but I’m glad I know what to do if I have to.

I felt that it was very helpful and I feel safer knowing about this. Very informative! The trainer was excellent.

Gives me some modicum of comfort to have this training and the kit on hand just in case.

Information provides an excellent foundation on how to respond to an overdose.

The presenters were knowledgeable and personable. They made the training light under the serious subject matter so we felt comfortable.

I am leaving this training feeling a little more equipped to possibly save a life.