Did you know that:
- Overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States?
- The only way to reverse an opioid overdose is to administer naloxone?
- You can be trained to administer this life-saving medication?
The Community Services Board provides Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education trainings (REVIVE! kit training) that includes a free box of naloxone* — often referred to by the brand name Narcan — and a REVIVE! kit (two CPR mouth barriers, vinyl gloves, stickers, instruction card) upon completion of the training. (*A free box of naloxone is only available to residents of Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church upon request.) Upcoming training dates are listed below.
During 60-minute virtual classes, participants will learn:
- How to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose
- How to administer naloxone nasal spray to potentially reverse the effects of an opioid overdose
- Other knowledge needed to fully respond to an opioid overdose emergency (what to do and not do)
Watch: Learn about opioid overdoses and how to reverse them with naloxone
Miren para aprender sobre las sobredosis de opioides y cómo revertirlas con naloxona
Disclaimer: These videos have been made available for informational and educational purposes only. Viewing these videos does not automatically make you eligible to receive naloxone.
If you would like to receive opioid overdose response instruction, you can register to take the free CSB Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education training (REVIVE! kit training). Upcoming training dates are listed below. Upon completion of the CSB training, residents of Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church are eligible to receive a free box of naloxone.