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.
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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
Saturday, October 7th, at 10:00 am
In-Person Training Session
CrossPointe Community Church
36125 Glenwood Rd,
Wayne, MI 48184
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Tuesday, October 10th, at 7:00 pm
In-Person Training Session
In Partnership with The Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods
Wayne County Community College District
19305 Vernier Rd.
Harper Woods, MI 48225
Register Now!
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Wednesday, October 18th, 1:30 pm
In-Person Training Session
Macomb Community College
Center Campus
44575 Garfield Rd.
University Center 1, Room 106
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Register Now!
Wednesday, October 18th, 6:00 pm
In-Person Training Session
St. Edith Catholic Church
15089 Newburgh Rd.
Livonia, MI 48154
Register Now!
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Tuesday, October 24th, at 5:45 pm
(Prior to Macomb FAN Forum)
In-Person Training Session
Paradox Church
28241 Mound Rd.
Warren, MI 48092
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Monday, November 6th, at 5:30 pm
(Prior to Northwest Wayne FAN Forum)
In-Person Training Session
Hype Recreation Center
4635 Howe Rd.
Wayne, MI 48184
Virtual
Thursday, October 5th, at 6:00 pm
(For those who live, work, or go to school in Macomb County)
Virtual Training Session
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Tuesday, October 10th, at 6:00 pm
(For those who live, work, or go to school in Macomb County)
Virtual Training Session
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Thursday, October 12th, at 6:30 pm
Virtual Training Session
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Thursday, October 19th, at 6:00 pm
(For those who live, work, or go to school in Macomb County)
Virtual Training Session
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Wednesday, October 25th, at 10:00 am
(For those who live, work, or go to school in Macomb County)
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!"
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--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.
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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.
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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.
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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.