Become a Georgia Overdose Prevention volunteer.
Partner with Georgia Overdose Prevention to help make a difference!
16,000+
Naloxone kit reversals reported to Georgia Overdose Prevention.¹
Trained volunteers are how that number keeps climbing.
Before beginning, please click the links below to explore the program’s website and preview Andy’s personal website as the program coordinator. These resources will provide helpful background and context for the project.
Make a zoom meeting with Andy periodically to check in and get further training not included in the modules
Andy's Contact information: [email protected]
15,006+
naloxone kit reversals reported to Georgia Overdose Prevention.
What the modules cover
Each module is built on Georgia Overdose Prevention's own training materials. Complete them in order, then take a quick knowledge check at the end.
Recognizing & Responding
Surrounding Stigma
Assembling Kits
Distribution & Outreach
How it works
Three steps to volunteering.
This is a self-paced course with each module built on Georgia Overdose Prevention's own training materials. Complete them in order, then take a quick knowledge check at the end. Expect this course to take 1-2 hours.
1
Complete the modules
Move through each module, completion will direct you to the next one.
2
Pass the knowledge check
Answer a short quiz at the end. This confirms you have the basics down before heading into the field.
3
Get your certificate
Receive your certificate of completion. Show it to the volunteer coordinator and get started distributing naloxone.
Every kit is another overdose that can be reversed.
Georgia Overdose Prevention distributes free naloxone rescue kits to anyone who knows a person at risk, or is a person at risk themsevles. The current limitation with reaching those who may benefit from naloxone distribution is not supply, but having enough volunteers who understand naloxone well enough to hand it out and educate with confidence.¹
Georgia's 911 Medical Amnesty Law protects the person who calls for help and the person overdosing from arrest for personal-use amounts of drugs, alcohol, or paraphernalia. That is why the message is simple: don't run, call 911. 2
Ready to Respond
Give those in need a second chance at life
