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165 Miller St.,
Meriden, CT 06450
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Fax: (203) 639-0039
MDHHS is committed to improving the quality of life for all it serves through the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and by assuring a safe and clean environment.
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You "Nar"can Save Lives
May 26, 2020
This Virtual Narcan training is an essential part of overdose prevention education; where members of the Meriden community can learn what an overdose looks like and what to do to reverse them. Staff will provide training with the intent of empowering community members, opiate drug users, family and friends to save lives. You'll learn about rescue breathing, what Narcan is, how to administer it, Good Samaritan laws, and local resources. We can mail Narcan to anyone who attends and would like a kit. All Meriden residents are welcome. FREE. Please register for this virtual training by emailing our Public Health Educator at eraber@meridenct.gov. We can also provide this virtual training for your organization or business; contact the Public Health Educator for more information. Training held virtually via Zoom until further notice, link will be provided after registering. Classes as follows: June 3, 2020 9am-10am September 2, 2020 530pm-630pm October 7, 2020 9am-10am November 4, 2020 530pm-630pm This training is sponsored by the City of Meriden, Department of Health and Human Services and the Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition
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