My name is Abier Alahmadi, and I am an Overdose Rescue Trainer serving with the AmeriCorps Community Training (ACT) Program at Wayne State University’s Center for Urban Studies. The ACT program aims to save lives by teaching community members in the tri-county region how to recognize an opioid overdose, how to administer Narcan (a life-saving opioid antidote), and how to perform hands-only CPR.
We are holding a Public Training for foster care families on Tuesday, November 1st at 5:30 pm pm virtually via Zoom. This training will allow community members an opportunity to learn how to save someone’s life during an overdose emergency. Our training sessions are free and typically take about an hour. After the training session, all participants receive a free Overdose Rescue Kit containing Narcan.
In the past 12 months, there have been 966 suspected opioid overdose deaths in Wayne and Oakland counties. Overdoses can happen anywhere, especially in public spaces. Be prepared in an overdose emergency by carrying Narcan!
I am reaching out to ask if you could circulate this attached flyer within your networks and community. The link to the RSVP Registration Form is on the flyer, but I have included the link below as well. Everyone is welcome to attend!
RSVP link: https://tinyurl.com/ACTpublictraining
Thank you for your support!
Best regards,
Abier Alahmadi