Loudoun County Health and Human Services issued the following announcement on Feb. 27.
Virtual Revive: Opioid Overdose & Naloxone Education
2021 New Virtual Trainings on Reversing Opioid Overdoses Scheduled
Loudoun County continues its series of opioid overdose reversal trainings, which are now available virtually. Participants who complete the training are eligible to receive free naloxone nasal spray. They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup.
Register for Upcoming Classes
Registration RequiredThe training is free, open to everyone and lasts about an hour. Anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who is using opioids is encouraged to attend. Those interested in attending must preregister at the link above. The training is open only to preregistered participants.
Training Details
The free, one-hour training covers:
- Signs of opioid overdose.
- How to respond to an opioid overdose emergency with the administration of naloxone, a drug that can be used to treat narcotic overdoses in emergency situations.
- Also, anyone who completes the training will be eligible to receive free naloxone nasal spray.
Group Trainings
Do you represent an organization or business interested in "REVIVE!" Training? Please contact Jamie MacDonald at 571-258-3365 for further details as to how this training may be arranged.
Contact Information
For more information about the opioid overdose reversal training, contact MHSADS at 571-258-3365 or email the department’s Prevention & Intervention Program.
Replacement of Expired Naloxone
This service is available to individuals who have completed the REVIVE! class. Please contact MHSADS at 571-258-3365 or email the department’s Prevention & Intervention Program.
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