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Posted on: November 5, 2025 | Last Modified on: November 5, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Newington Community Overdose Prevention & Narcan Training

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Join five of your community organizations (Central Connecticut Health District - CCHD, Newington Dept. of Human Services, InterCommunity Health, AMR, & Newington Police Department) for an evening of learning, connections and community!

At this free event you will learn:

  • How the opioid crisis is affecting the Newington community
  • How to respond to an opioid overdose
  • How to administer naloxone (Narcan)
  • Harm reduction techniques and resources
  • The Good Samaritan Law
  • Local resources for support, treatment and recovery

All participants will receive FREE naloxone (Narcan) and FREE fentanyl, medetomidine, and xylazine testing strips upon request.

Free Event & Free Dinner!

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

5:30pm - 7:30pm at Newington High School in the Events Center

Call Newington Dept. of Human Services with any questions! 860-665-8590

Register for event here!
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