New Narcan Training, Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Offered

SOUTHOLD, NY — In an effort to fight back against the insidious opioid epidemic, Southold Town will once again host an opioid overdose prevention program and Narcan training class.

The event will take place on Monday, Feb. 25 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Peconic Recreation Center on Peconic Lane.

Registration is required before Feb. 19; for additional information, contact Southold Town Government Liaison Officer Denis Noncarrow by emailing Denisn@southoldtownny.gov or calling 631-765-5806.

The training meets New York State Department of Health requirements and includes recognition of opioid overdose symptoms, administration of intranasal NARCAN, and steps to take until EMS arrives, town officials said.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion and an emergency resuscitation kit that includes Narcan. The session will also cover the dangers associated with accidental exposure to fentanyl and its analogs in its powdered form and steps to take to protect yourself when caring for an overdose patient.

The program was made possible by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, New York State Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo and Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell.

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