Crime & Safety

Learn To Reverse Opioid Overdoses At Berlin PD Program

The Berlin PD is hosting a free training session at the local library on Thursday, July 10, on how folks can reverse drug overdoses.

Michael Lemanski's profile picture
Michael Lemanski, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
The Berlin community is invited to a free training event on Thursday, July 10, where they will learn how to reverse narcotics overdoses and, potentially, save lives.
The Berlin community is invited to a free training event on Thursday, July 10, where they will learn how to reverse narcotics overdoses and, potentially, save lives. (Alex Costello/Patch)

Berlin Police Department

BERLIN, CT — The local police department is hosting a free special training program that just might help others save lives.

The Berlin Police Department is hosting its "Berlin Community Overdose Prevention & Narcan Training" at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin, on Thursday, July 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Find out what's happening in Berlinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

This is free with dinner provided for the program, which aims to teach folks how to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, which is often fatal if untreated.

In addition, participants will receive free Narcan and harm reduction supplies as well as learn about the horrific effects of the ongoing opioid addiction crisis.

Find out what's happening in Berlinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Seats are limited and registration is required. Call 860-785-8380, ext. 216, or scan the QR Code on the flyer.

If you are viewing the flyer on your phone, screenshot the QR code, then open the screenshot and press and hold on the QR to be redirected to the registration page.

For more information and to register for the program, click on this link.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Berlin