CFSA Staff are able to complete Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training in partnership with the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and the DC CFSA Office of Well-Being.  This is a free training that is open to all DC community members, residents, and members of the general public.

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The Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training Program, implemented by the Department of Human Services provides willing and able staff the information and tools needed to save someone experiencing an opioid overdose using Naloxone (also know as Narcan) while waiting for emergency responders to arrive.

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BACKGROUND

 

In April 2024, the Health Services Administration initiated a pilot for Naloxone Distribution amongst the nursing staff where they completed the training and obtained naloxone kits.  OHI and In-Home staff have expressed an interest in also obtaining this training, and the opportunity is now available to all direct services staff.

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PROGRAM COMPONENTS
 

Training: The DBH Training Institute offers free online training on Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone use.  Once the training is completed, trained CFSA employees can receive a Naloxone (Narcan) kit from the Office of Well-Being to keep with them while in the community.

Naloxone: Via a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with DBH, CFSA employees can obtain and administer naloxone (Narcan) to individuals who are experiencing a suspected overdose while in the community.

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TRAINING

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CFSA employees wishing receive a Naloxone kit (containing 2 -single dose Nasal Spray Devices) must complete the DBH-approved naloxone training and receive a training certificate. Upon completion of the NARCAN training, CFSA staff should email their certificates of completion to cfsa.healthservices@dc.gov mailbox to ensure prompt receipt and scheduling for pick up of  kits..

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QUESTIONS

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For questions related to this training opportunity and to access the Narcan Kits, please contact CFSA Health Services at cfsa.healthservices@dc.gov.

 

 

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