The Town of North Attleborough is pleased to announce that the town’s Opioid Task Force is expanding its free Narcan training opportunities, allowing more community members to receive this life-saving skill.
Following the success of September’s Narcan trainings, the Opioid Task Force and the SAFE Coalition will host the following trainings at Richards Memorial Library, 118 North Washington St., throughout the year:
- Saturday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 2 p.m.
- Monday, Jan. 12, from 5 to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 7, from 1 to 2 p.m.
- Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 2 p.m.
During these trainings, attendees will learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose, learn how to administer Narcan, a life-saving medication that reverses a known or suspected opioid-related overdose, and practice administering the drug. Attendees will also receive two 4 mg doses of Narcan.
These trainings are open to the public and suitable for all ages. Residents are encouraged to drop in throughout the scheduled hour, as training will be conducted every twenty minutes.
These trainings are funded by the North Attleborough Opioid Settlement Funds.
Free Narcan Available at Health Department
The North Attleborough Health Department and its partner, the Northern Bristol County Public Health Alliance, now offer free Narcan to community members. Those wishing to get free Narcan can stop by the Health Department at Town Hall during business hours.
Please note that an overdose requires immediate medical attention. Please call 911 after administering Narcan.
Anyone with questions can contact the Health Department at 508-699-0100 Ext. 2560.
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