Naloxone (NARCAN) Training opportunities

 Saving Lives Starts with Education

Overdose can happen anywhere — in workplaces, restrooms, parking lots, community spaces, and homes. Naloxone (commonly known by the brand name NARCAN®) is a safe, easy‑to‑use medication that can reverse an opioid overdose and save a life.

At The Recovery Spot, we offer Naloxone (NARCAN) trainings for businesses, nonprofits, faith‑based organizations, schools, and community groups who want to be prepared, informed, and proactive.

What Is Naloxone (NARCAN)?

Naloxone is a medication that reverses the effects of opioids during an overdose by restoring breathing. It:

• Works within 2–3 minutes
• Has no effect if opioids are not present
• Is safe, non‑addictive, and easy to administer
• Can be given by anyone — no medical background required

Naloxone does not replace emergency medical care, but it can keep someone alive until help arrives.

Why Naloxone Training Matters

Many overdoses happen in public or semi‑public spaces. Being trained means:

• You can respond quickly in an emergency
• You help reduce preventable deaths
• You create a safer environment for employees, clients, and the community
• You demonstrate compassion, preparedness, and leadership

Naloxone training is not about enabling drug use — it’s about saving lives.

Who Should Consider This Training?

Our Naloxone trainings are ideal for:

• Businesses & workplaces
• Nonprofits & community organizations
• Faith‑based organizations
• Schools & universities
• Restaurants, bars, and event venues
• Libraries & community centers
• Housing programs & shelters
• First‑time responders within organizations

If people gather in your space, this training is relevant.

What the Training Covers

Our peer‑led, trauma‑informed training includes:

Understanding Overdose

• What opioids are
• Signs & symptoms of an opioid overdose
• Common myths vs. facts

How Naloxone Works

• What Naloxone does (and doesn’t do)
• When and when not to use it

How to Administer Naloxone

• Step‑by‑step demonstration (nasal spray)
• What to do before and after administration
• When to call 911

Safety & Legal Considerations

• Good Samaritan protections
• Safety for the responder

Reducing Stigma

• Language matters
• How compassion saves lives
• Creating safer, more informed spaces

Trainings are interactive, approachable, and tailored to your organization.

What Participants Will Leave With

• Confidence to respond to an overdose
• Practical, real‑world knowledge
• Naloxone education materials
• Connection to local recovery and harm‑reduction resources
• Naloxone kits

About Our Trainers

Trainings are facilitated by Certified Peer Specialists with lived experience, professional training, and deep knowledge of recovery, harm reduction, and community care. Our approach is:

• Peer‑led
• Trauma‑informed
• Non‑judgmental
• Inclusive of all pathways to recovery

Schedule a Naloxone Training

We offer on‑site and community‑based trainings throughout West Georgia and surrounding areas.

Location: 118 South White Street, Carrollton, GA 30117

Phone: (770) 830‑2048

Email: abeck@ccmentalhealthadvocates.org

Contact us today to schedule a training or learn more.

Saving one life can change everything.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do participants need medical training?
No. Naloxone is designed for everyday people.

Is Naloxone safe?
Yes. It has no effect if opioids are not present and cannot be abused.

Does giving Naloxone encourage drug use?
No. Naloxone simply prevents death. Recovery can’t happen if someone doesn’t survive.

Can our organization keep Naloxone on‑site?
Yes — we can discuss storage, accessibility, and best practices during training.

Together, we can create safer spaces and stronger communities.