Substance Use Training
Dakota County and the Steve Rummler Hope Network host free substance use and naloxone trainings.
At the trainings, participants will learn:
- Ways to identify individuals at risk for substance use disorders
- How to provide early intervention and treatment
- How to recognize an opioid overdose
- What naloxone (NARCAN) is
- How to give naloxone
Upcoming trainings
Dakota County is offering the following community naloxone trainings:
Monday, Sept. 14, 6-7 p.m.
Inver Glen Library, 8098 Blaine Ave. E., Inver Grove Heights
Registration link will be added Aug. 1.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1-4 p.m.
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Training
Northern Service Center, West St. Paul
Registration link will be added Aug. 1.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount
Registration link will be added Aug. 1
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley
Registration link will be added Aug. 1.
Steve Rummler Hope Network
The Steve Rummler Hope Network offers free virtual and in-person overdose response (naloxone) trainings. Find an upcoming training on their calendar.
For more information on county-hosted trainings, contact James Johnson, Jr. at james.johnson@co.dakota.mn.us.