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How to Use Narcan w/C4

September 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT
Free

Empower yourself to save lives with our Narcan How-To Workshop. This practical and informative session will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively administer Narcan (naloxone) in the event of an opioid overdose. This workshop is ideal for community members, caregivers, and anyone who wants to be prepared to respond in an emergency.

 

In this workshop, you will learn:

  • What Narcan is and how it works to reverse opioid overdoses
  • Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose
  • Step-by-step instructions on how to administer Narcan safely
  • Necessary follow-up actions after administering Narcan
  • Legal protections and considerations for administering Narcan

 

Our expert instructors will guide you through hands-on practice with Narcan kits, ensuring you leave the workshop confident and prepared. No prior medical training is necessary—just a willingness to learn and help.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Life-saving skills in overdose response
  • Increased confidence in handling emergencies
  • Understanding of opioid addiction and harm reduction strategies

Duration: 60 minutes
Materials Provided: Narcan kit, instructional materials

 

Join us at Bickerdike along with C4 Chicago to learn how you can make a difference in your community by being prepared to save a life.

Details

Organizer

  • Milagros Soto
  • Phone 773.278.5669

Venue

  • Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation
  • 2550 W. North Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60647
    Chicago, IL 60647 United States
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