Waukesha County’s plan to reduce the number of opioid overdose deaths in the county focuses on these strategies:
This work plan was announced in May 2017. It is funded by a grant provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The state received a grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to prevent prescription drug/opioid overdose related deaths.
Free Naloxone Training
Learn how to identify an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone, a life-saving antidote. Attend a free training. All participants will receive one free dose of naloxone to use in case of an emergency.
Naloxone Trainings:
In response to the COVID-19 health pandemic, Naloxone trainings are also now being offered virtually.
*Click HERE to view available Naloxone Training Dates and Events
For additional information please contact us at overdoseprevention@waukeshacounty.gov or (262)896-8061.
The current state of misuse and abuse of opiods is a public health crisis in Wisconsin. Please visit Wisconsin Department of Health and Services.