Substance Use Training

​​​Dakota County and the Steve Rummler Hope Network host free substance use and naloxone trainings.

At the trainings, participants will learn:

• ​Ways to identify individuals at risk for substance use disorders 
• How to provide early intervention and treatment
• How to recognize an opioid overdose
• What naloxone (NARCAN) is
• How to give naloxone

Upcoming trainings

Screening, Brief Intervention​ a​nd Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) training (no registration necessary)

• ​Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1-4 p.m. – Western Service Cent​er, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley

Naloxon​​​e training (no registration necessary):

• ​Wednes​day, Sept. 17, 6-7 p.m. – Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount​

For more information on​ trainings, contact James Johnson, Jr. at james.johnson@co.dakota.mn.us.

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