ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — The Erie County Department of Health has announced that they will be offering a schedule of free trainings both online and in person for those who want to learn how to use Narcan.
Narcan, which is a life-saving medication, can be easily added to one's personal or household first-aid kit. Those who take the free training will also receive a free Narcan kit.
The use of Narcan can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Erie County's Office of Harm Reduction has trained over 6,700 people on the use of the medication in 2023.
“We built our schedule for next year with options that can meet most everyone’s schedules,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein. “Each month we have options for an in-person class, a one-hour Lunch and Learn format, a virtual evening or Saturday training.”
People interested can call (716)-858-7783 or click here to register online. You can also text (716)-225-5473 for the training schedule.
To learn more visit www3.erie.gov/health/naloxonenarcan
