Learn how to reverse an overdose

Become a Community First Responder with
our ten minute certification module and receive free Narcan.

General Public

We offer two ways to become certified as a Community First Responder and receive free naloxone (Narcan) by mail for Rhode Island residents. You can complete either a live webinar/in-person seminar or the interactive learning modules – all from the comfort of your own home.

New England Residents outside of Rhode Island:

Please visit uri.edu/ROTA-R for state-specific trainings and FREE NALOXONE mailed to rural areas of New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut

Live Webinars or In-person Seminars

Group Seminars

Help members of your group or organization become a certified Community First Responder and receive free naloxone kits to support individuals in you community.

Request a Seminar

Online Learning Modules

Community members are invited to browse through our 6 interactive, educational learning modules with in-depth information about the opioid epidemic, including how to recognize and respond to an overdose. Each module takes about 10 minutes to complete and provides valuable resources to help you or a loved one connect with prevention, treatment and recovery options in Rhode Island and nationwide.

Become a Community First Responder: Naloxone (Narcan) Training - What increases a person’s risk for an opioid overdose? And how can we save someone who is overdosing on opioids?
Why Do People Misuse Drugs? - In order to fully appreciate the extent of the opioid epidemic, we must understand how these drugs work in the body and can lead...
What is the Difference Between Opioid Dependence and Addiction? - Understand the main differences between opioid misuse, opioid dependence and addiction ...
Myths & Facts: Unraveling Rumors About the Opioid Epidemic - Identify myths and facts about opioid use disorder, Describe effective treatment methods for an opioid use disorder ...
How Does Stigma Affect People with Addiction? - Learn ways to reduce stigma and help people struggling with addiction connect to treatment and recovery centers
How Did We Get Here? Background on the Opioid Epidemic - Come learn about the background of the opioid epidemic in America and gain some unique perspectives ...

Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare professionals licensed in Rhode Island, including Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Pharmacists, Social Workers & Nurses are eligible for free continuing education credits by attending one of our live seminars on request (1.0 contact hours of CE credit)

Free LIVE continuing education program with CE credits for Nurses and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (click to read more) - To schedule a free live CE seminar at your convenience for your school, employer group, or organization please email: anitaj@uri.edu or click Request a Seminar from our home page. Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid-Involved Breathing Emergency Live Program Faculty Anita Jacobson, PharmD Learning Objectives At the completion of this activity learners will be able […]
Online enduring CE Program: Telehealth and Substance Use Disorder Outreach to Rural Communities - If you work in a rural area with patients who have a substance use disorder, but are interested in assisting at a distance, this interactive module is an opportunity to describe telehealth's role in the healthcare system.
Online enduring CE Program: Motivational Interviewing for Substance Use Disorders - Conversations between providers and patients or caregivers around substance use disorders can be difficult and uncomfortable. Help your patients overcome both resistance to change and obstacles to success using motivational interviewing skills.

Events

Upcoming Events - International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st! Please contact us to find out about volunteer opportunities and where you can visit an event near you. Email us at uriCFRP@etal.uri.edu

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La naloxona (Narcan®) es un medicamento que puede revertir una sobredosis provocada por una droga opioide. Puede completar el curso en diez minutos de aprendizaje interactivo, todo desde la comodidad de su hogar y recibir su propio estuche de naloxona por correo.

Curso de Naloxona: ¿Qué aumenta el riesgo de una persona sufrir una sobredosis de opioides y como puedes salvarlo? - Obtenga la certificación de Primeros Respondedores de la Comunidad y reciba por correo un estuche de Naloxona gratis para la reducción de daños.
¿Por qué el indebido uso de las drogas? - Para apreciar completamente el alcance de la epidemia de opioides, debemos comprender cómo funcionan estos medicamentos en el cuerpo y pueden conducir a la adicción.
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre dependencia de opioides y adicción? - Comprender las principales diferencias entre el uso indebido de opioides, la dependencia de opioides y la adicción.
¿Cómo llegamos aquí? Antecedentes de la epidemia de opioides - Venga a conocer los antecedentes de la epidemia de opioides en Estados Unidos y obtenga algunas perspectivas únicas. El siguiente curso es para aprender información más detallada sobre la historia de la crisis de opioides.

About the CFRP

The goals of the Community First Responder Program are to educate communities about opioid misuse, and provide resources to these communities to help address opioid misuse including the opioid overdose antidote naloxone.