September 6, 2024
Media Contact: Brookie Crawford, brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov
Southside Health District Offers Revive! Training in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, Va. – Southside Health District, in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services, Southside Behavioral Health, and Southside Medical Reserve Corps, will offer Revive! training Friday, September 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the YMCA of Clarksville, located at 1567 Noblin Farm Road in Clarksville.
REVIVE! is Virginia’s statewide opioid overdose and naloxone education program. Since 2013, fatal drug overdose continues to be the leading method of unnatural death in Virginia.
Participants will learn to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, respond to an opioid emergency, and effectively use Naloxone. Naloxone is now an over-the-counter medication that reverses an overdose that might otherwise be fatal.
To register, complete the online form or call (804) 914-2608. Space is limited, so register today. The training is open to all community members and there are no prerequisites to participate. Upon completion, each participant will receive two doses of Naloxone nasal spray. The training takes approximately 60 minutes.
An opioid overdose is a life-threatening medical emergency. If you think an overdose may be occurring, it is important to act quickly to save a life and call 911 immediately.
For more information or to schedule additional trainings, contact Amanda Hutchins at (804) 914-2608 or amanda.hutchins1@vdh.virginia.gov.
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