Opioid Overdose Recognition and Response WP4

Wednesday, May 8, 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

Pre-Registration Required

This session will teach attendees to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses using the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone. This session will also discuss considerations for supporting families impacted by opioid use.

Presented by


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Chelsie Porter
Syringe Service Program Coordinator
Washington State Department of Health

Chelsie Porter (she/her) is the Syringe Service Program Coordinator at the Washington State Department of Health. Chelsie works with syringe service programs, and Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution programs across the state in their efforts to improve and support the health and wellbeing of people who use drugs. Outside of her work with DOH, Chelsie volunteers as a full spectrum doula supporting pregnant and parenting people who use drugs.


Age Group Addressed:
All age groups
Audience:
All
Core Competency Area:
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Skill Level:
Fundamental