We offer two ways to become certified as a Community First Responder and receive free naloxone. You can either schedule a live webinar/in-person seminar for your group, or complete the interactive learning module from the comfort of your own home.
For our New England program (residents of NH, CT, VT, MA or ME) please visit URI.edu/ROTA-R
Live Webinars or In-person Seminars
Live Accredited Seminars
Help members of your school or organization become a certified Community First Responder with our free 30 minute seminar and receive free naloxone kits to support individuals in you community.
request a seminarOnline 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 ...
