Making a Difference

“We have staff certified to train family members and friends of opioid users because we want to get Naloxene in the hands of the people who can reverse an overdose to keep their loved one alive. This gives us the opportunity to get that individual into treatment which can ultimately lead to recovery.”

Matey Barker, Somerset County Health Department, Behavioral Health Director

First Monday Trainings Offered at Somerset County Health Department

On the first Monday of each month the Somerset County Health Department is offering FREE Narcan training. 

• The training starts at 5:30pm at 8928 Sign Post Road in Westover, Maryland. 
• To register call 443-523-1790. 
• All participants will leave the training with a training certificate that will allow them to obtain a free dosage of Naloxone (Narcan®) from specific local pharmacies.
• Somerset County Health Department is also available to do onsite trainings for groups of 10 or more. 
• Call 443-523-7190 for more information. 

New Inhaler Device makes it Easy for Family, Friends and Caregivers to Administer Naloxone

Training participants will be introduced to the Narcan nasal spray.  The new device requires no assembly and administers the Narcan to the individual in one easy dose.