Opioid Overdose Response Training
The Baltimore County Department of Health is offering free, two-hour training sessions online via Webex on how to use intranasal naloxone—a prescription medication that cannot be used to get high and it is not addictive—to reverse an overdose.
TOPICS
Individuals concerned that a loved one is at risk for overdosing on heroin or prescription pain medication and those with certificates that will expire within the next three months are encouraged to attend this training where participants will learn:
- What an opioid is
- How to recognize, respond to and prevent an opioid overdose
- How to administer intranasal naloxone to reverse an overdose
CERTIFICATE AND NALOXONE KIT
Attendees will receive a completion certificate, a prescription for naloxone and a kit containing the medication. Kit distribution will occur one to three days after the training. Information will be provided during the training regarding distribution location.
TRAINING DATES
Preregistration for the below events is required.
A link to the training application will be sent prior to the start of the training. Should you require special accommodations (language interpreter, large print, etc.), please give us as much notice as possible by calling 410-887-3072 or emailing hhs@baltimorecountymd.gov.
| 2024 Dates | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 20 | 6 to 6:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, December 4 | 10 to 10:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday, December 18 | 6 to 6:30 p.m. |
| 2025 Dates | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 8 | 10 to 10:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday, January 29 | 6 to 6:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, February 12 | 10 to 10:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday, February 26 | 6 to 6:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, March 5 | 10 to 10:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday, March 26 | 6 to 6:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, April 9 | 10 to 10:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday, April 30 | 6 to 6:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, May 14 | 10 to 10:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday, May 28 | 6 to 6:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, June 11 | 10 to 10:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday, June 25 | 6 to 6:30 p.m. |
LEARN MORE
Overdose death rates involving fentanyl are rising at an alarming rate. Learn what to do before it's too late. View public service announcements on naloxone, stigma and the Good Samaritan Law. Find additional information and resources from the Maryland Department of Health. If you or someone you love is in imminent need of Narcan, please call the REACH line at 410-887-3224.
CERTIFICATE RENEWAL
Individuals with questions about renewing their certificates should call the Bureau of Behavioral Health at 410-887-3828.