Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (REVIVE! Kit Training)
Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education training (REVIVE! kit training) teaches people how and when to administer naloxone to reverse a heroin/opioid overdose.
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 — 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.
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.
Register for an upcoming training:
Virtual Opioid Overdose & Naloxone Education Training - July 2, 2025
07/02/2025 6:00 pm
Learn what to do and not do in an overdose situation, how to administer naloxone, and what to do afterwards.
Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education Training FAQ
The free training is open to any person seeking the knowledge and confidence needed to potentially save a life during an opioid overdose emergency. Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education trainings (REVIVE! kit trainings) are meant for lay rescuers to learn how to reverse opioid overdoses. Upon successful completion of the training, residents of Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church can receive a free box of naloxone upon request.
No. The CSB’s Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education training (REVIVE! kit training) is free! Upon successful completion of the training, residents of Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church can receive a free box of naloxone upon request.
No. Opioids include licit medications like hydrocodone and oxycodone, in addition to illicit drugs like heroin.
The training includes what to do and not do in an overdose situation, signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, how to administer naloxone, and what to do afterwards. Upon successfully completion of the training, each attendee who meets the criteria is eligible to receive a free box of naloxone* that contains 2 doses. (*A free box of naloxone is only available to residents of Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church upon request.)
No. In addition to the CSB-sponsored classes listed on this page, you can also request a customized Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education training (REVIVE! kit training) in English or Spanish. Contact the CSB's Wellness, Health Promotion and Prevention team at csbrevive@fairfaxcounty.gov. In addition to CSB trainings, additional community classes are available locally through the Chris Atwood Foundation. For other training offerings throughout Virginia, visit the State's REVIVE! website.
Upon completion of the CSB Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education training (REVIVE! kit training), residents of Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church are eligible to receive a free box naloxone. One can also check with their local pharmacy for how to obtain naloxone (it would be at a cost at the local pharmacy so checking with one's insurance provider is recommended). Residents from other areas can also contact their local government to find additional information on how to obtain naloxone.
Printable Flyer for Virtual REVIVE! Trainings - English
