Fall 2023 Narcan Training with NYC DOHMH

Naloxone (Narcan®) is a safe medication that can save someone’s life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. It only works on opioids, such as heroin, prescription painkillers and fentanyl, but it is safe to use even if opioids are not present.

Join The CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center in partnership with NYC Department of Mental Health and Hygiene's (DOHMH) Alex Clarke and Christian Jimenez for a free Narcan training! This hybrid training will:

• cover steps for responding to an opioid overdose with naloxone

• outline options for accessing an Overdose Response Kit in person or by mail
• go over the substance misuse crisis among LGBTQ+ folks in NYC
• show a live fentanyl testing strip demonstration

THOSE THAT REGISTER IN ADVANCE WILL GET A FREE OVERDOSE RESPONSE KIT UPON TRAINING COMPLETION. KITS WILL BE GIVEN TO OUR IN PERSON GUESTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TRAINING. FOLKS JOINING OVER ZOOM WILL GET A FREE ORDER AND DELIVERY LINK FOR THEIR KIT.

FREE SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED

When: Thursday, October 17, 2023 | 12:30PM - 1:45PM

Where: Shepard Hall Room 107 AND Zoom (In-Person Space Limited)

RSVP: tinyurl.com/f23narcan

About our facilitators: Alex Clarke bio coming soon!

About our facilitators: Christian Jimenez is a Drug and Alcohol Epidemiologist in the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, and Treatment at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. At the agency, he contributes to evaluations of bureau initiatives and conducts surveillance on prescription uptake and substance use trends in New York City. Christian is also pursuing a Master of Science in Statistics.

This event is made possible through the generous support of LaGuardia Community College, the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium, and the New York City Council LGBTQIA Caucus.

About the CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Student Center (est. Fall 2021) is a collaborative resource dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and supporting LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty at CCNY. We are committed to leading with a social justice lens, offering and connecting LGBTQ+ communities at CCNY with accessible support services, relevant programming, engaging events, paid internship/job opportunities, and general guidance navigating college, home life, and futures outside of higher education for those who identify as LGBTQ+ or questioning. The LGBTQ+ Student Center is also dedicated to increasing awareness about LGBTQ+ issues, gender, and sexuality at City College. The LGBTQ+ Student Center is a safe space for all LGBTQIA+ students and allies to meet and build community. You all are welcome here!

Co-sponsors: The CUNY School of Medicine, The CUNY School of Medicine Counseling and Wellness Office, The CUNY School of Medicine Physician Assistant Club, CCNY LGBTQ+ Open Alliance Club, The New York City Department of Mental Health and Hygiene, the CUNY Office of Student Inclusion Initiatives, CCNY Office of Substance Misuse Prevention, CUNY LGBTQI+ Council, CCNY Colin Powell School of Civic and Global Leadership, and CCNY Division of Student Affairs.

The City College of New York is a proud member of the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium.

Questions? Please reach out to us at lgbtq@ccny.cuny.edu