Get Trained to Save a Life – Free Naloxone Training
To schedule an in person or virtual training please email hchd.harmreduction@maryland.gov. You can also scroll to the bottom of the page to watch our basics training video.
If you or someone you love is in urgent need of Narcan®, call 410-877-2340 and ask for the Harford County Health Department Harm Reduction Program.
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The Harford County Health Department offers free naloxone training to help you recognize, prevent, and respond to opioid overdoses using intranasal naloxone (Narcan®), a medication that reverses opioid effects.
Free contactless delivery of Narcan® is available. For more information, email samantha.dorsch@maryland.gov.
Training participants will learn:
- How to identify opioids
- How to recognize, respond to, and prevent an opioid overdose
- How to administer intranasal naloxone to reverse an overdose
What is naloxone?
Naloxone (Narcan®) is a safe and effective medication that can reverse an opioid overdose and save a life. It only works on opioids—such as heroin, prescription painkillers, and fentanyl—but it’s safe to use even if opioids are not present. If you’re concerned that you or someone you know may be at risk of overdose, naloxone is available to you—no questions asked.
If you use your Naloxone Please complete the Naloxone Use Report form and email to hchd.harmreduction@maryland.gov. Be sure to ask for more naloxone.
Need a refill or have expired Naloxone?
Contact us for a replacement—we’ll also properly dispose of expired kits.
Where can I learn more?
Visit our blog for more information on the Hope Helpline (410-877-2345), naloxone, harm reduction, and linkage to care services including Hepatitis C, HIV, PrEP, and STI testing & Education.
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Learn more about harm reduction approaches to substance use from our Harm Reduction Program.
Learn more about naloxone at howtoadministernaloxone.maryland.gov.
For self-guided online training, visit https://www.getnaloxonenow.org/
Overdose Response Video
This video demonstrates how to respond to an overdose situation.
Transcript: This video explains the steps to recognize and respond to an overdose, including emergency actions and safety measures.
