In Crisis? Call 9-1-1 for physical health and safety emergencies, including overdoses (Good Samaritan Law). Call 530-265-5811 or 9-8-8 for mental health or emotional emergencies.

Training

Know Overdose Nevada County provides free training on a range of topics, including:

  • Narcan™ and Fentanyl Test Strips – Training on how to use Narcan™ and/or fentanyl test strips. Includes information about opioids, fentanyl, signs of an overdose and how to administer Narcan™ and fentanyl test strips.  
  • Dismantling Stigma – Explores the definition of stigma; the forms, elements and functions of stigma; and impact of stigma on people who use drugs through interactive discussions.
  • Harm Reduction – Introduction to the foundations of harm reduction. Explores the principles of harm reduction and harm reduction services through interactive discussions.
Request a training now.

We are happy to accommodate training requests from individuals, groups and organizations of any size. They are always free and we are happy to accommodate your group’s scheduling needs.

Recorded Training

Recorded on May 10th, 2023, this opioid overdose prevention and Narcan/naloxone training by Know Overdose Nevada County covers a range of topics, including:

  • Key Terms
  • Opioids
  • Fentanyl
  • National
  • State, and Local Impact
  • Harm Reduction
  • Naloxone/Narcan Training
  • Fentanyl Test Strip Training
  • Resources
  • Questions

Entrenamiento Grabado

Capacitación comunitaria (6 de septiember del 2023) en español sobre opioides, el fentanilo y sobre la prevención de sobredosis por opioides. Los asistentes aprenderán sobre:

  • Los opioides y el fentanilo
  • Datos sobre la crisis de opioides
  • Estrategias para prevenir una sobredosis
  • Cómo usar Naloxona/Narcan

Opioid Overdose Prevention eLearning Module

The Speedy Foundation LearnUpon

Recorded on May 10, 2023, this FREE training is available to learn about the opioid overdose crisis and how to prevent overdoses.

The training takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes to complete. The training will cover:

  • Key Terms
  • Opioids
  • Fentanyl
  • National, State, and Local Impact
  • Harm Reduction
  • Naloxone/Narcan Training
  • Fentanyl Test Strip Training
  • Resources
  • Questions

In order to access the FREE training module, follow these steps:

  1. Click the link to be directed to The Speedy Foundation’s Learn Upon page
  2. Select “Opioid Overdose Prevention Training”
  3. Select “Register Now” in the top right corner of the screen
  4. Create your LearnUpon account
  5. Click “Go to course” in the top right corner
  6. Click “Start” in the top right corner

Please reach out to KnowOverdoseNC@gmail.com with any questions.