Narcan (Naloxone) Training
Opioid overdose is survivable when someone nearby knows what to do and has a reason to act. This training gives you both: the skill to recognize an overdose and administer naloxone, and the grounding to respond without hesitation or judgment.
Who this is for
- Community members and family members of people who use drugs
- Harm reduction and treatment program staff
- Schools, employers, and community organizations
- Law enforcement and first responders
- Anyone who wants to be prepared, no clinical background required
What you'll learn
- Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose
- Administering naloxone (nasal spray and injectable forms)
- Rescue breathing and positioning during an overdose response
- What to do after naloxone is administered
- Good Samaritan protections under New Mexico law
- Talking to someone about naloxone access without stigma or judgment
Format:
Short, accessible, instructor-led session. No prior training required.
Certification:
Completion card issued. No mandated renewal period, but refreshers are recommended as guidelines and available formulations evolve.
You could be the reason they're still here
A few minutes of training. A naloxone kit within reach. That's what a second chance can come down to.