Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Health District to host Narcan training at Griffin Hospital in Derby


DERBY - The Naugatuck Valley Overdose Prevention & Education (N.O.P.E.) Campaign will hosting a Narcan & Opioids Community Training Session from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Hospital Meditation Learning Center.
This training is free and open to the public but registration is required.

Training topics include:

- Overdose Prevention Strategies

- Signs and Symptoms of Overdose

- How to administer Naloxone

- Good Samaritan Law

- Support Information and Resources

Individuals with insurance should bring their insurance (or prescription) card for the mobile pharmacist. Free Narcan kits are available to those who are uninsured.

For information contact Jessica Stelmaszek, 203-881-3255 or at jstelmaszek@nvhd.org.


The hospital is at 130 Division St.


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