Virtual Overdose Prevention and Response Training

  • January 06, 2026
  • 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Virtual

Are you worried about overdoses happening where you work or live? Wondering how you can help prevent an overdose? Come and learn skills that could save lives. The Cambridge Public Health Department and Somerville Health and Human Services offer free virtual overdose prevention and response trainings on a monthly basis to the community and free on-site trainings for groups by appointment.

This comprehensive one-hour training includes:

  • Signs and symptoms
  • Risk factors
  • Naloxone (Narcan) administration

To learn more, please contact Danielle McPeak at the Cambridge Public Health Department at 617-665-3872 or [email protected].

Monthly Trainings

To attend a training, use this Zoom link. The sessions are on the first Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following dates:

January 6, 2026
February 3, 2026
March 3, 2026
April 7, 2026
May 5, 2026
June 2, 2026
July 7, 2026
August 4, 2026
September 1, 2026
October 6, 2026
November 3, 2026
December 1, 2026

Virtual or In-Person Trainings for Groups

The health department offers free one-hour overdose prevention and response trainings to a variety of groups, including businesses, medical professionals, community organizations, active users, and student groups. Trainings are appropriate for all groups interested in learning more about overdose prevention and encouraged for those who are likely to witness an overdose.

To request a free overdose prevention training for your organization or group, please contact Danielle McPeak at [email protected].