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Free Online Narcan Training
Register for online Naloxone training program, offered by the Jefferson County Department of Health. By equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills to administer Naloxone, you’ll be prepared to reverse opioid overdoses and potentially save someone’s life.
24/7 Helpline (844) 307-1705
Signing up for online Naloxone training is quick and easy.
Note: A phone number or email address is required to complete the online training. If you are unable to provide a phone number or email, please call (205) 930-1065 for assistance.
Follow these simple steps to become a hero:
- Click on the registration button below. This will take you to JCDH’s online registration page.
- Choose “Naloxone Kit” in the pull down menu.
- Complete the online registration form and how your heard about the training.
- Choose the appropriate video series, confirm disclaimer and finally choose how you would like to receive your Free Naloxone kit.
Identifying Substance Use Disorder
Signs and Symptoms
If your loved one starts behaving differently—such as acting withdrawn, frequently tired or depressed, or hostile—it could be a sign he or she is struggling with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
Friends and family may overlook such signs, believing them to be temporary (due to stress or puberty) or avoid confronting the changes for fear of offending or further distancing their loved one.
Other signs include:
- Disinterest in activities that were previously enjoyable
- Change in daily routine
- Changes in mood
- Change in weight or appearance
- Change in eating or sleeping habits
- Decline in performance at work or school
Because SUD is a progressive disease, intervening early greatly increases the likelihood that the person will recover. Take warning signs seriously and try having an honest conversation with your loved one. You can offer to help them get an assessment—the critical first step to getting treatment.
If your child is struggling, set up a doctor’s appointment with a provider who can screen for SUD and other mental health conditions using standard assessment tools, and refer your child to an appropriate specialty treatment provider if needed.
- Change in peer group
- Secrecy regarding the phone
- Tendency to disappear for hours at a time
- Deteriorating relationships
- Inability to be present when in conversation
What You Can Do
Not all people who are struggling with a SUD enter treatment willingly. Because this is a particularly sensitive and scary juncture for the person who is struggling, try to be a pillar of support and patience while prioritizing getting them in to see a doctor with experience treating SUDs.
Call for free assessment (205) 458-3377
Our Partners
Why should you participate in online Naloxone training?
Here are just a few compelling reasons:
- Empowerment: Gain the confidence and skills to intervene during opioid emergencies, empowering you to become a first responder in your community.
- Accessibility: Our training is conveniently available online, allowing you to learn at your own pace from the comfort of your own home or office.
- Life-Saving Impact: Every overdose reversed is a second chance at life.
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