County Executive Lamont G. McClure announced that the Northampton County Drug and Alcohol Division will continue to offer free Narcan training this spring as part of the County’s Fentanyl Awareness campaign, Fake is Real.

“The County’s goal is to educate families, specifically young adults, about the dangers of buying counterfeit prescription pills that may contain fentanyl. Our education and training efforts are helping to fight against substance abuse and addiction,” says Executive Lamont G. McClure.

Anyone who participates in the training will learn about the different types of opioids, identify signs and symptoms of opioid abuse and overdose, know how to safely store and dispose of prescription medications, and identify community resources for people facing addiction. Participants also learn how to administer Narcan, a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. Participants will receive a free Narcan kit.

• • March 21st – 5:30pm, Slate Belt YMCA, 315 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Pen Argyl
  • April 4th – 6:00pm, William Pensyl Social Hall, 111 State St., Portland
  • April 9th – 1:00pm, Easton/Phillipsburg Branch YMCA, 1225 W. Lafayette St., Easton
  • April 10th – 11:00am, HOPE Center, 429 E Broad St., Bethlehem
  • May 13th – 10:00am, DHS Building, 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem
  • May 15th – 6:00pm, Wilson LINCS Family Center, 2400 Firmstone St., Easton
  • May 22th – 2:00pm, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton

Those interested in the training should RSVP with Gretchen Hill at ghill@norcopa.gov.

For more information on Northampton County’s Fake is Real campaign, please visit fakeisreal.org.

Information provided to TVL by:
County of Northampton
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/

 

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