Overdose prevention training offered
The North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to implementing harm reduction interventions, public health strategies, drug policy transformation and justice reform.
NCHRC is partnering with Haywood County Health & Human Services Agency to combat the public health crisis surrounding fatal drug overdoses in the county.
From noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, NCHRC staff will be at Health and Human Services Agency, room 301, to conduct overdose recognition and opioid overdose reversal training. This is a drop-in program. Participants will receive free naloxone, harm reduction resources and information on substance use services.
For more information, contact Jeremy Sharp, NCHRC Peer Support/Outreach Worker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 706.482.8795 and Patrick Johnson, RN-C, MPA, HHSA Public Health Director 828.356.2292.
