Tree
of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Live4Lali will be
provide free Narcan kits and training at the church, 5603
West Bull Valley Road in McHenry this Saturday afternoon October
8 at 2 pm.
Live4Lali
is the organization that works to reduce stigma and prevent
substance use disorder among individuals, families, and
communities, and to minimize the overall health, legal,
and social harms associated with substance use.
“The opioid crisis continues to needlessly claim lives in McHenry County and around the country. But we all can save lives by learning to use emergency Narcan kits which administer a life-saving jolt to revive those in overdose crisis,” said Patrick Murfin, Tree of Life Social Justice Team Chair, “You may think you will never need this, but you never know who in your life may be in crisis. A lot of folks keep kits in their cars, homes, and businesses. We will offer free training in their safe and effective use.”
The
program and kits are free, and the event is open to the public. Coffee and light refreshments
will be provided.
For more
information visit the Facebook
event or contact Patrick Murfin at 815 814-5645, email at
pmurfin@sbcglobal.net or Ales Mathiesen, McHenry County
Program Manager of Live4Lali at Alex@Live4Lali.org.
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