The NARCAN® Direct Program provides NARCAN® at no cost to 68 community agencies. These organizations distribute the NARCAN® they receive to people at risk for an opioid overdose and people who may witness an opioid overdose. NARCAN® is the nasal spray formulation of naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses.
Training requirement
NARCAN® Direct Program agencies are required to have at least one staff member attend a DHS sponsored naloxone train-the-trainer event and use the curriculum provided to train others in the administration of naloxone.
Naloxone Train-the-Trainer Event Schedule
No training sessions are scheduled at this time.
Resource for trainers
- Opioid Safety and Overdose Prevention, P-01571
- How to Response to an Overdose and How to Give Naloxone, P-01576
- Naloxone training video
Do you have a question or concern about the NARCAN® Direct Program? Contact the Division of Care and Treatment Services.
Related information
Last Revised: July 2, 2020
