As part of its comprehensive strategy to address the Opioid Epidemic, the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) has adopted a population health approach to expand knowledge, awareness, accessibility, and use of Naloxone (Narcan)—a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses.Since 2016, DBHIDS has offered this 2-hour public training to empower Philadelphia residents with critical information about the opioid crisis both nationally and locally, while highlighting the city's efforts to combat it at no charge to them. The training covers a range of essential topics, including the types of opioids (prescription and illicit), overdose risk factors, legal protections for bystanders, signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, and how to properly administer Narcan.What You’ll Learn:The different types of opioids, including prescription and non-prescriptionHow to identify risk factors and warning signs of an opioid overdoseStep-by-step instructions on how to safely administer NarcanKey principles of harm reductionLegal protections under Pennsylvania’s Good Samaritan Law (Act 139)Where and how to access Narcan and treatment services in PhiladelphiaThis training is open to everyone—no medical background required. Whether you’re a concerned resident, friend, family member, or service provider, you can be prepared to make a difference in a crisis.
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