This training video is for those who want to assist others experiencing an opioid overdose by providing emergency assistance to them and by giving them intranasal naloxone, the overdose antidote. After viewing the video and other information, individuals may ask their physicians/advance practice nurses about getting a prescription for naloxone (they can also be referred to this website for information about prescribing the drug and the intranasal applicator. NOTE: The live training for overdose responders that is mentioned in this webinar is not yet available. Information about the live training will be posted on this site when it is announced shortly.
Overdose Responder Training
Overdose Responder Training: Emergency Response and Naloxone Use
(Viewing Options: YouTube or .mp4)
Transcript for the Overdose Reponder Training: Emergency Response and Naloxone Use
Information for Prescribers
Information for Prescribers
365 Flyer for Participating Pharmacies English / Spanish
Overdose Prevention Resources
DMHAS Contracted Opioid Overdose Prevention Agencies
DMHAS Opioid Overdose Recovery Program (OORP)
Community Naloxone / Narcan Trainings
Free Trainings are available in all 3 regions of the state, as noted below.
Northern Region
CARES Flyer
CARES - Community, Online Monday and Friday
CARES - Professional, Online & In-person Training
Hope One, Morris County https://sheriff.morriscountynj.gov/community/hope-one/
Central Region
JSAS Healthcare Virtual Training Thursday 6pm 3/30
JSAS Healthcare Virtual Training Wednesdays 3pm, 3/29
JSAS Healthcare Virtual Training Tuesday 4/11, 4/25 1pm
JSAS Healthcare Virtual Training Wednesday 4/12, 4/19 3pm
JSAS Healthcare Virtual Training Thursday 4/13, 4/27 6pm
The Piscataway YMCA Community Center Wednesday 4/20 3pm
JSAS Healthcare - Virtual Training Tuesdays 1pm,
Southern Region
Urban Treatment Associates, Virtual Training Wednesdays & Thursdays
Other Community Based Naloxone Trainings
Rutgers / RWJ Medical School Opioid Overdose Prevention Network Trainings
Family Education Groups & Support Meetings
Family Support Meetings
