Life-saving workshop Sunday in West Seattle: Overdose response/prevention

It happens on the streets, it happens inside homes and businesses, it happens at schools: Drug overdoses are taking lives that could have been saved. If you have two hours to spend learning what to do for someone who is overdosing, we just found out about a free workshop Sunday afternoon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). The Washington Recovery Alliance is presenting it, 1 pm-3 pm tomorrow: “Patrons will gain knowledge, practice, and resources on how to identify and respond to a drug overdose. The trainer will also discuss local overdose trends, harm reduction & recovery resources, and provide naloxone at no cost.” Registration is optional, but you can do that here.

4 Replies to "Life-saving workshop Sunday in West Seattle: Overdose response/prevention"

  • Daniel March 24, 2024 (8:06 am)

    Is naloxone still generally free?

    • Southwest Librarian March 24, 2024 (12:09 pm)

      There are places you can access naloxone for free, in small quantities! Otherwise, some pharmacies make it available over the counter, or for a co-pay via certain health insurance plans.  For folks without insurance coverage (or who are unable to access via a community organization or pharmacy), Washington state does provide limited, free naloxone by mail.

  • Y March 24, 2024 (9:55 am)

    Thank you so much for sharing this resource!! 

  • Janet March 24, 2024 (6:47 pm)

    Washington residents can have 2 naloxone mailed to them for free from the People’s harm Reduction Alliance. I learned about in my latest CPR / first aid class! I keep it in my car first aid kit, just in case. http://phra.org/naloxone

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