Free Narcan Training, Distribution Session Monday In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center will offer free Narcan training, distribution and education sessions on Monday and again in September.

In partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, the sessions, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 28 and Monday, Sept. 25 are open to anyone, including family members, friends, professionals and individuals who are at risk or could be in the presence of someone who is at risk of an overdose.

Training will take place at the RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center, 1691 Route 9, Toms River.

When an overdose occurs first responders often use naloxone (Narcan), a life-saving nasal spray that counters the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose. During the sessions, credentialed counselors and licensed nurses will educate attendees how to administer Narcan to reverse a heroin/opioid overdose.

Attendees will also receive hands-on practice of rescue breathing and naloxone administration. Free naloxone kits will be available for attendees. Registration in advance is required to attend. Those interested in attending the Aug. 28 session must register by Aug. 27, and those interested in attending the Sept. 25 session must register by Sept. 21. To register, contact Michael Capko at (732) 886-4841 or at michael.capko@rwjbh.org.

Narcan kit, photo by Karen Wall