Naxos Neighbors, a community-based organization, is offering a training program to educate volunteers on how to respond to an opioid overdose. The program, called "Neighbor Responders," aims to equip volunteers with the knowledge and skills necessary to save lives in emergency situations.
The training program is scheduled for April 26 from 6-8:30 p.m. and will be held at the South Bend Tech Resource Center. Admission is free, but interested volunteers must register in advance to secure a spot.
To prepare for the training session, registered volunteers are required to take the naloxone quiz and a pretest. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The quiz will test volunteers' understanding of naloxone and how to administer it in an emergency situation.
Participants are also asked to bring a fully charged smartphone to the training session. Smartphones will be used to access important resources and support during an emergency response.
The Neighbor Responders training program is part of Naxos Neighbors' ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and save lives in their community. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overdose deaths involving opioids increased by nearly 30% in the United States from June 2019 to May 2020.
The South Bend Tech Resource Center, located at 1165 Franklin St., Suite 100 in South Bend, is easily accessible and offers ample parking.
By providing free training to volunteers, Naxos Neighbors hopes to create a safer and more prepared community, where everyone can feel empowered to help in an emergency. Anyone interested in attending the training program can register by visiting the Naxos Neighbors website or contacting their team directly.
Overall, the Neighbor Responders program offers an excellent opportunity for volunteers to learn life-saving skills and make a difference in their community.
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