Training includes
administration of intranasal naloxone
County Executive Steve Bellone and Dr. James
Tomarken, Commissioner of Health, are encouraging residents to take advantage
of scheduled Opioid Overdose Prevention Classes.
The training, which meets New York State Department
of Health requirements, will enable participants to recognize an opioid
overdose, administer intranasal naloxone and take additional steps until EMS
arrives. Participants will receive a certificate of completion and an emergency
resuscitation kit that includes nasal naloxone. The classes will take place as
follows:
Monday
October 30, 2017, 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Cornel Cooperative Extension in conjunction with Legislator Al
Krupski
423
Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY
RSVP required: John.Stype@suffolkcountyny.gov or 631-852-3200
Wednesday November 1, 2017, 6:00
p.m.
Sponsored by Harborfields High School in conjunction with State Senator Carl
Marcellino and the SCPD
98 Taylor Ave., Greenlawn, NY
For more information contact Robert Conte, Outreach Coordinator for Senator
Carl Marcellino at 516-922-1811
or 2nd Precinct Community Liaison Officer Claudia Delgado at 631-854-8253
Download
Informational Flyer - PDF Format
November 8, 2017, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Please arrive by 5:45
Sponsored by Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence
1025 Old Country Road, Suite 221, Westbury, NY
Contact: 516-747-2606
November 16, 2017, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Please arrive by 5:45
Sponsored by Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
1324 Motor Parkway, Suite 102, Hauppauge, NY
Contact: 631-979-1700
November 16, 2017, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Please arrive by 5:45
Sponsored by Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
1324 Motor Parkway, Suite 102, Hauppauge, NY
Contact: 631-979-1700
Thursday November 16, 2017, 6:30
p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Farmingville FD Headquarters
780 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY
RSVP required: jkern@farmingvillefd.org or (631) 732-6611 ext. 717
Monday,
November 27, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Smithtown Central School District & Community Association
of Greater St. James, Inc
Nesaquake Middle School
479 Edgewood Ave., St. James, NY
Registration
not required. Download
Informational Flyer - PDF Format
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