“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”

— Carl Bard

Naloxone Training

Overdose deaths are at a record high nationwide. The ubiquity of fentanyl and its analogues has much to do with the rise in overdose deaths. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50-100x stronger than morphine, and its analogues which are often even more potent, have been found mixed in cocaine, heroin, MDMA/ecstasy/Molly, and pressed into pills -essentially anything purchased illicitly - often unbeknownst to both dealers and end users. This increases the risk of overdose for people who use any substance including people using it for the first time. Now more than ever, harm reduction is an imperative. (NY Office ofAddiction Services and Supports)

Get involved in reducing the risks of substance use and improving the lives of those living with addiction in your community. Participants learn to recognize, respond to and reverse a suspected opioid overdose using intranasal naloxone (Narcan), and how to obtain naloxone for their use as rescuers.

Drug Identification and Recognition

Designed for professionals in law enforcement, human services and education, this training focuses on emerging drug trends such as fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, synthetic cannabinoids, hallucinogens, and other chemicals.

Participants learn how particular drugs are designed and why the designs of these drugs are so popular. Includes an understanding of the stages of use, addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and the health and life-threatening dangers posed from the use of these drugs, Discusses common delivery systems of emerging drugs, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug use. Participants will also learn how naloxone/NARCAN works in cases of opioid overdoses.

High Disguise

Program Length: 1 hour Age: 21 and up

This program is geared toward parents and other caring adults in the community. The presentation gives participants the opportunity to explore a mock teen bedroom. Participants will search for hidden drugs and paraphernalia, while learning about concealment methods and drug culture references. This will be followed with an in-depth discussion about the room and current trends.

Vape Escape Room

Program Length: 30-40 min Age: 12 and up

A sequence of activities, puzzles and clues that lead participants to discover the risks associated with vaping and develop skills to escape the vape. This program is most beneficial in groups of 6-12.

Triple P - Positive Parenting Program

Program Length: Four 2 hour sessions

For any parent to be, or with children up to 18 years old.

Classes will help you encourage behavior you like, deal with problem behavior, become confident as a parent, be realistic about parenting, and help you take care of yourself.

Some of the topics Triple P covers:

  • Dealing with disobedience

  • Developing a good bedtime routine

  • Managing fighting and aggression

  • Hassle-free shopping with children

  • Getting teens to cooperate

  • Coping with teen emotions

  • Building teen survival skills

In addition, you’ll learn tools to help reduce family conflicts.