Harm Reduction Trainings & Events

Virtual training

Join us in making a difference, be prepared to help in an emergency, and learn about:

Principles of harm reduction
Causes and effects of opioid use disorder
Impact of the opioid epidemic in Erie County today
Signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose
Administering naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose
Reporting and follow-up procedures
Good Samaritan Law
Emergency Services Addiction Program (ESAP) and Syringe Exchange Program (SEP)
Peer navigation and treatment support

The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) has scheduled monthly Narcan trainings for 2026. The first three dates are:

Tuesday 1/6- 6pm-8pm
Register for the Virtual Evening

Saturday 2/21 9am-11am
Register for the Virtual Saturday

Friday 3/13 12pm-1pm
Register for Virtual Lunch and Learn

On-the-spot training

Curbside Care and harm reduction outreach locations

Training for businesses/organizations/groups

Give yourself and your team the knowledge and skills to respond effectively in opioid emergencies. Together, we can make a positive impact and save lives!

Businesses/organizations/groups request training here

Training of Trainers (ToT)

ToT is very similar to our traditional opioid overdose recognition and Narcan administration training, however this one is designed to prepare attendees to become trainers themselves.

Training of Trainers (ToT) training dates, times, and registration