Overdose Response Training/ Naloxone

November 14, 2018, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ FCHD 350 Montevue Lane (Entrance C) Frederick, MD 21702

This hour-long training is available for anyone at risk for overdosing on heroin or prescription pain medication and anyone who may have an opportunity to help someone experiencing an overdose. You will learn: ? Types of Opioids ? How to Recognize, Respond, and Prevent an Opioid Overdose ? How to administer Naloxone/Narcan© ? Resources for Family Members, Friends & Loved Ones

Recovery Coach Academy Training

November 15, 2018, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM @ Frederick County Health Department

Overdose Response Training/Naloxone

November 15, 2018, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

On Thursday, November 15, British investigative journalist Chris McGreal, in conversation with local journalist Gina Gallucci White, will discuss his new book, AMERICAN OVERDOSE, a comprehensive portrait of a uniquely American epidemic—devastating in its findings and damning in its conclusions. Individuals who wish to participate in Overdose Response Training should arrive at 6:30 pm. Jay Hessler from the Frederick County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Division will offer information on how to prevent, identify, and respond to opioid overdoses. Assistance in obtaining Narcan will be provided at the end of the training. Free event; no registration required. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Pre-order your copy of AMERICAN OVERDOSE (click Tickets link above), and Curious Iguana will donate $5 from each book sold to Wells House@Gale Recovery in Frederick.

Recovery Coach Academy Training

November 16, 2018, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM @ Frederick County Health Department

Syringe Services Program (SSP)

November 16, 2018, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ CORE Conference Room (Entrance C)

Frederick County Health Department Syringe Services Program (SSP) now offers the following FREE SERVICES: • Distribution of sterile syringes & other injection equipment • Distribution of fentanyl test strips • Distribution of safe disposal containers & collection of used syringes • Overdose response training & naloxone distribution • Rapid HIV & Hepatitis C education, testing & linkage to care • Wound care assessment, education & supplies • Distribution of safe sex supplies • Education on overdose prevention and safer injection practices • Linkages to care & community resources https://www.facebook.com/FCHarmReduction/

Overdose Response Training/ Naloxone

November 16, 2018, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Frederick Co Health Department 350 Montevue Lane (Entrance C)

This hour-long training is available for anyone at risk for overdosing on heroin or prescription pain medication and anyone who may have an opportunity to help someone experiencing an overdose. You will learn: Types of Opioids; How to Recognize, Respond, and Prevent an Opioid Overdose; How to administer Naloxone/Narcan©; and Resources for Family Members, Friends & Loved Ones

Recovery Coach Academy Training

November 19, 2018, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM @ Frederick County Health Department

Recovery Coach Academy Training

November 20, 2018, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM @ Frederick County Health Department

Free HIV Testing

November 20, 2018, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Frederick County Community Action Agency

Free Confidential HIV Testing

Health Department Closed

November 22, 2018 - November 23, 2018

The Frederick County Health Department is closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Syringe Services Program (SSP)

November 23, 2018, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ CORE Conference Room (Entrance C)

Frederick County Health Department Syringe Services Program (SSP) now offers the following FREE SERVICES: • Distribution of sterile syringes & other injection equipment • Distribution of fentanyl test strips • Distribution of safe disposal containers & collection of used syringes • Overdose response training & naloxone distribution • Rapid HIV & Hepatitis C education, testing & linkage to care • Wound care assessment, education & supplies • Distribution of safe sex supplies • Education on overdose prevention and safer injection practices • Linkages to care & community resources https://www.facebook.com/FCHarmReduction/

Syringe Services Program (SSP)

November 30, 2018, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ CORE Conference Room (Entrance C)

Frederick County Health Department Syringe Services Program (SSP) now offers the following FREE SERVICES: • Distribution of sterile syringes & other injection equipment • Distribution of fentanyl test strips • Distribution of safe disposal containers & collection of used syringes • Overdose response training & naloxone distribution • Rapid HIV & Hepatitis C education, testing & linkage to care • Wound care assessment, education & supplies • Distribution of safe sex supplies • Education on overdose prevention and safer injection practices • Linkages to care & community resources https://www.facebook.com/FCHarmReduction/

Overdose Response Training/ Naloxone

November 30, 2018, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Frederick Co Health Department 350 Montevue Lane (Entrance C)

This hour-long training is available for anyone at risk for overdosing on heroin or prescription pain medication and anyone who may have an opportunity to help someone experiencing an overdose. You will learn: Types of Opioids; How to Recognize, Respond, and Prevent an Opioid Overdose; How to administer Naloxone/Narcan©; and Resources for Family Members, Friends & Loved Ones