Narcan Training Classes Offered by Suffolk County in Westhampton, Riverhead

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone is adding ammunition to the war against the scourge of heroin addiction that's sweeping Long Island and the nation.

Bellone and Dr. James Tomarken, Suffolk County Commissioner of Health, announced newly scheduled opioid overdose prevention program and Narcan training classes.

The training, which meets New York State Department of Health requirements, will enable participants to recognize an opioid overdose, administer intranasal Narcan and take additional steps until emergency responders arrive.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion and an emergency resuscitation kit that includes nasal Narcan.

Here's a schedule of classes:

Westhampton Beach
Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Westhampton War Memorial Ambulance Headquarters
3 Hazelwood Ave
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
RSVP required, to register, email wwmaa@aol.com

Riverhead
Sunday, May 22
Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps
1111 Osborne Ave. Riverhead, NY 11901
Open House Event
Narcan training/dispensing sessions to occur on the hour at noon, 1p.m, 2p.m, and 3p.m.
Maximum number of attendees is 25 at each session.
RSVP registration to Brian Reilly at 516-741-2751 or by emailing info@commandlogic360.com

Middle Island
Friday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. to7:30 p.m.

Longwood Public Library
800 Middle Country Rd.
Middle Island, NY 11953
RSVP to Krystina Sconzo at 631-207-0073 or by emailing sconzok@nysa.us

Learn more about the program; watch “Saving One Life at a Time with Narcan at Suffolk’s Opioid Overdose Prevention Program" by clicking here.