Overdose Prevention
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We provide resources and relationships so
no one faces addiction alone.
We provide resources and relationships so no one faces addiction alone.
You came to this site because you’re looking for answers and support. First Call is here for you with resources and help rooted in respect, dignity, and love. We practice this approach to support the individuals, families, communities who turn to us for assistance.
What Is Overdose Prevention?
We are focused on the prevention of overdose deaths through naloxone and test strip distribution, education and even medical care.
Help. Healing. Holistic Change.
Wherever you are in this moment right now, we can help you support your health and well-being. All First Call, services are available FREE or on a sliding scale. No one is ever turned away because they can’t pay.
Trainings
Overdose Education and Naloxone Administration (OENA)
Review current drug trends and local and national pertinent data and learn how to spot an overdose and administer naloxone in both forms (intramuscular and nasal).
Overdose Prevention 101
A comprehensive training which includes all necessary parts of building your own framework, strategies, and practice. Includes OENA, History, and Engaging People Who Use Drugs.
The History Behind It All
How’d we get here? Learn where overdose prevention started, how it’s evolved in the United States, and where the movement gets it’s most innovative strategies.
Engaging People Who Use Drugs
Expand your knowledge, deepen your understanding, and strengthen your ability to be curious, compassionate, and collaborative with people who use drugs (includes real case studies and experiences).
Overdose Prevention for Clinicians
Even in more constraining environments (like abstinence requiring spaces), we can practice overdose prevention. This training is for Clinicians and similar professionals.
Overdose Prevention for Teens
We empower teens with real world knowledge and tangible resources. Understanding young people are hard-wired for risk and novelty, we increase protective factors and reduce risk factors. This training is designed to appeal to teens.
All trainings are customized to the support, needs and objectives of your organization.
To schedule training(s), email LaTanya Dumas or call 816-800-8046
Funded by SAMHSA’s inaugural Harm Reduction grant, these trainings represent a collaboration between First Call, KC Care Health Clinic, and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Our trainings are routinely evaluated by the Kansas City Harm Reduction Advisory Council, a coalition of individuals with lived and living experience dedicated to uplifting evidence-based strategies and best practices.
For anything else, please contact [email protected]
More Resources
Never Use Alone
Next Distro
Safer Use Guide (PDF)
Educational Posters
