The St. Mary’s County Health Department is offering the Overdose Response Program for free to community members who may be able to save the life of someone experiencing breathing problems from opioid overdose. The training is meant for adults who are more likely to be in a situation where they could help someone experiencing opioid overdose (e.g., parents, caregivers, and others whose social, occupational, volunteer, or family experience might lead to a situation where they could help someone who has overdosed on opioids). Participants in the training will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, the importance of calling 9-1-1 in medical emergencies, as well as how to administer naloxone and care for someone until emergency help arrives.

Click here for more about the Overdose Response Program or to sign up for naloxone training.