Fall 2023 Narcan Training with NYC DOHMH

Naloxone (Narcan®) is a safe medication that can save someone’s life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. It only works on opioids, such as heroin, prescription painkillers and fentanyl, but it is safe to use even if opioids are not present.

Join The CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center in partnership with NYC Department of Mental Health and Hygiene's (DOHMH) Alex Clarke and Christian Jimenez for a free Narcan training! This hybrid training will:

• cover steps for responding to an opioid overdose with naloxone
• outline options for accessing an Overdose Response Kit in person or by mail
• go over the substance misuse crisis among LGBTQ+ folks in NYC
• show a live fentanyl testing strip demonstration

THOSE THAT REGISTER IN ADVANCE WILL GET A FREE OVERDOSE RESPONSE KIT UPON TRAINING COMPLETION. KITS WILL BE GIVEN TO OUR IN PERSON GUESTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TRAINING. FOLKS JOINING OVER ZOOM WILL GET A FREE ORDER AND DELIVERY LINK FOR THEIR KIT.

FREE SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED

When: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 12:30PM - 1:45PM

Where: Shepard Hall Room 107 AND Zoom (In-Person Space Limited)

About our facilitators: Alex Clarke bio coming soon!

About our facilitators: Sarah Canfield (she/her) is an Overdose Prevention Trainer with the NYCDOHMH's Buerau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment. She graduated with a Masters degree in Social Work from Tulane University. Sarah's been working in harm reduction for several years including direct service at a drop-in center and syringe exchange for people under 25 an in her current role. Sarah is passionate about expanding access to knowledge as well as supplies that can then be used to support people who use drugs, as well as save lives.

About our facilitators: Christian Jimenez is a Drug and Alcohol Epidemiologist in the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, and Treatment at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. At the agency, he contributes to evaluations of bureau initiatives and conducts surveillance on prescription uptake and substance use trends in New York City. Christian is also pursuing a Master of Science in Statistics.

This event is made possible through the generous support of LaGuardia Community College, the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium, and the New York City Council LGBTQIA Caucus.

Co-sponsors: The CUNY School of Medicine, The CUNY School of Medicine Counseling and Wellness Office, The CUNY School of Medicine Physician Assistant Club, CCNY LGBTQ+ Open Alliance Club, The New York City Department of Mental Health and Hygiene, the CUNY Office of Student Inclusion Initiatives, CCNY Office of Substance Misuse Prevention, CUNY LGBTQI+ Council, CCNY Colin Powell School of Civic and Global Leadership, and CCNY Division of Student Affairs.

The City College of New York is a proud member of the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium.

Questions? Please reach out to us at lgbtq@ccny.cuny.edu