Save a Life: Narcan & Overdose Prevention Training
An overdose can happen to anyone, anywhere. Recognizing the signs and knowing how to respond with Narcan (Naloxone) is a simple, safe skill that belongs in every household, business, and classroom.
We provide free, accessible training designed to equip your team, organization, or school with the knowledge and tools to save lives and build a more compassionate community.
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Learn who is at risk of an overdose
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Learn how to identify and respond to an overdose
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Learn how to administer narcan
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Learn about community recovery and harm reduction resources
And more!
Why This Training Matters
Many people believe overdose risk is confined to a small population, but the reality of today's health landscape is much broader. This training is vital because:
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Risk is everywhere: Overdoses affect individuals taking prescribed medications, children who accidentally ingest misplaced pills, and anyone exposed to unregulated drugs contaminated with illicit substances like fentanyl.
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It is incredibly safe: Narcan is a harmless medication. If given to someone who is not experiencing an opioid overdose, it has zero effect on them. You cannot hurt someone by administering it.
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Minutes save lives: Just like CPR, having someone on-site who knows what to do before first responders arrive can be the exact boundary between life and death.
What the Training Covers
The Emergency Response
How to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, step-by-step guidance on safely administering Narcan, and protocol for calling emergency services.
The Science Behind Narcan
Breaking down how opioids impact the brain/body, how Narcan works to reverse overdose, and why it is so safe to administer.
Stigma Reduction
Understanding substance use through the disease model of addiction and why the language we use matters. We focus on shifting perspectives from judgment to support, creating environments where people feel safe asking for help.
Community Resources
Navigating local recovery networks, understanding our collective community role, and connecting people to long-term care and support systems.
Trusted by Our Neighbors
We have brought this essential training to diverse environments across Midcoast Maine, ensuring that community pillars are prepared to step up in a crisis. Our past partners include:
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Community Action Agencies: AIO Food and Energy Assistance
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Financial Institutions: First National Bank branches in Knox and Waldo counties
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Education Partners: Local middle and high schools
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Regional Nonprofits & Civic Groups
Bring This FREE Training to Your Team
Whether you run a local business, manage a nonprofit, or want to educate your school staff, we can tailor a training session to fit your specific needs.
Contact us!
or call: 207-236-6313 ext. 1
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