Tuscarawas County Health Department to offer free online addiction-response training 

The Tuscarawas County Health Department will lead a free online training, Responding to Addiction, Friday, Feb. 27, from 9-11 a.m.

Adults of all ages may register for the virtual class by completing the online form at forms.office.com/r/ce7Y9LJ6ay or calling 330-343-5555, ext. 1780. Class size is limited to 25 participants. Those who register will receive a Zoom link closer to the training date.

Responding to Addiction was developed by the Addiction Policy Forum to increase knowledge about addiction and teach skills and strategies to help community members.

During the live training, participants will learn the signs and symptoms of addiction, evidence-based treatment options, medications used to treat addiction, recovery support and relapse prevention, how to start a conversation with someone who may need support, and engagement strategies.

The training is open to adults who want to learn more about addiction, build skills to respond, navigate community resources and help keep people safe from harm. Participants may receive a free naloxone kit after the training.

The Addiction Policy Forum and the University of Delaware conducted a pilot study to test the course’s effectiveness. The study included 30 training sites across several states and more than 200 participants. Results showed the course increased addiction literacy and understanding, and improved participants’ knowledge and confidence in responding to substance use disorder.

Registration is required and space is limited. For more information, to request a free naloxone kit or to learn more about Project DAWN, visit www.tchdnow.org/projectdawn.html, call 330-343-5555, ext. 1780, or email narcan@tchdnow.org.