Senator Venditto to Co-Sponsor a Free Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training Program in Seaford
Seaford, NY - September 28, 2016 - New York State Senator Michael Venditto will be co-sponsoring a Free Overdose Prevention & Naloxone (Narcan) Training Program at Seaford High School on Wednesday, October 26th starting at 7:00 p.m. Senator Venditto
is bringing this free program to Seaford by partnering with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Legislator Rose Marie Walker, Legislator Steve Rhoads and Friends of Wantagh-Seaford. Registration is required.
Who: New York State Senator Michael Venditto, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker, Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads and Friends of Wantagh-Seaford.
When: Wednesday, October 26th, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
What: Holding a Free Overdose Prevention & Naloxone Training Program
Where: Seaford High School, 1575 Seamans Neck Road, Seaford, NY
Important Event Details:
- Participants will learn how to recognize and prevent an overdose.
- Individuals will learn what to do if someone overdoses on prescription drugs or Heroin and how to administer a lifesaving antidote called Naloxone (Narcan).
- Participants over the age of 18 will receive a free nasal Narcan kit at the event.
- Registration is required. Please register on line here
- For more information call Senator Venditto’s office at (516) 882-0630.
“Heroin and prescription drug abuse are affecting individuals, families and communities across Long Island and New York State. For us to put an end to this growing epidemic we are tackling it head on through comprehensive legislation which provides various treatment and recovery options, insurance coverage for addiction services and treatment, and free educational programs like Naloxone training and substance abuse awareness. With these tools, we can save lives and heal our communities,” said Senator Venditto.