Families Against Narcotics offers FREE naloxone (Narcan®) training sessions for community members interested in learning how to properly administer the medication. Each attendee will receive a FREE naloxone kit. Register early!
What Is Naloxone?
Naloxone is a medication called an "opioid antagonist" used to counter the effects of opioid overdose, for example a heroin overdose. Naloxone only functions if a person has opioids in their system; the medication has no effect if opioids are absent.
NARCAN® Nasal Spray is to be given right away and does not take the place of emergency medical care. Get emergency medical help immediately after giving the first dose of NARCAN® Nasal Spray, even if the person wakes up, because symptoms may return. Repeat doses may be necessary.
If your business or organization would like to host a naloxone training, or if you'd like a naloxone RescueBox (stocked with NARCAN®) for your location, please click the appropriate button below, or contact Marissa at marissa@familiesagainstnarcotics.org.
Henry Ford Health supports FAN’s mission to offer community-based, compassionate, best-practice/evidence-based services to people who have been affected by addiction—this includes individuals with SUD and their families—and to erase the stigma of addiction while instilling compassion and hope.
Upcoming Training Sessions
(For Michigan Residents Only)
Classes are 60 minutes long
In-Person
Tuesday, March 21st, at 5:45 pm
(Prior to Macomb FAN Forum)
In-Person Training Session*
Paradox Church
28241 Mound Rd.
Warren, MI 48092
Friday, March 24th, at 3:00 pm
In-Person Training Session*
Macomb Community College Center Campus
Room UC1-159, Lecture Hall B
44575 Garfield Rd.
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Monday, April 3rd, at 5:30 pm
(Prior to Northwest Wayne FAN Forum)
In-Person Training Session*
Wayne Public Library
3737 S. Wayne Rd.
Wayne, MI 48184
Virtual
Wednesday, March 22nd, at 6:30 pm
Virtual Training Session
Saturday, April 1st, at 11:00 am
Virtual Training Session
Tuesday, April 11th, at 6:30 pm
Virtual Training Session
"If I had this training years ago I could have saved a life. Being in recovery puts [you] in proximity to many who have died as a result of opioid overdose.
Just over 13 years ago was my first experience as a 'kid' (27 years old) that I sponsored overdosed on methadone, obtained from the street. This was his fourth overdose, and they couldn't revive him that time. As I left the hospital I received a call from his sister saying they took him off the ventilator. Jeff was a dear friend. Many others who I've gotten to know (though not as deeply) have left us this way.
Naloxone saved my ex-wife on more than 3 occasions but without my intervention, since I was not trained and did not have access to the drug. Now I am empowered! Now I don't have to watch hopelessly and wait for EMS to arrive if it happens again. Thank you so much!"
--Tom W.
*NOTE: Venues for in-person meetings may or may not require that you wear a face covering. We ask that you please respect the venue's mask policy when attending an in-person event.
If you reside, work, or attend school in Macomb County, funding for this training is provided through MCOSA.
FAN is dedicated to reducing the dependency and addiction to prescription drugs, heroin, alcohol, and underage use of marijuana. Federal, state, and local funding has been provided through Macomb County Community Mental Health/Office of Substance Abuse.
Funding for some trainings is provided through a Narcotics Awareness Program grant.
Recipients of substance use services have rights protected by state and federal law and promulgated rules. For information, contact FAN Recipient Rights Advisor, 18900 Fifteen Mile Road, Clinton Township, MI 48035, (586) 438-8500, or State Recipient Rights Coordinator, PO Box 30664, Lansing, MI 48909.
FAN offers Interpretative/Mobility Services. If you are interested in one of these training sessions, but need assistance due to limited English language proficiency or hearing/sight/physical impairment, please contact fan@familiesagainstnarcotics.org at least 7 days prior to the scheduled class date.