Suicide Prevention & Narcan Training

Course Start Date : October 06, 2025
Course Available Until : October 06, 2025
06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Sponsor Information
MRC - Bergen County Medical Reserve Corps
http://www.bergenhealth.org
Location
Bergen County Department of Health Services
Education Learning Center 4th Floor
One Bergen County Plaza
Hackensack NJ 07601
Contact Information
Dawn Wilkes-MPH
201-634-2695
201-397-4894
dwilkes@bergencountynj.gov
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22572: 2.00 hour(s)
Description
Life-Saving Skills: Suicide Prevention & Opioid Overdose Response

This essential training session equips participants with two critical, life-saving skills to better support individuals in crisis:

Talk Saves Lives (60 minutes) - A foundational introduction to suicide prevention. Learn how to recognize warning signs, understand key risk factors, and engage in effective, compassionate conversations that can save lives. This training is especially relevant for those working in high-stress environments such as shelters, social services, and healthcare.

Narcan Training & Kit Distribution (15-30 minutes) - Gain the skills to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and safely administer Narcan (naloxone). Each participant will receive a free Narcan kit upon completion.
Presenters
Danielle Trippeda, LPC, LCADC, ACS, NCC
Wendy Sefcik, Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Target Audience(s)
MRC Volunteer