Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Offering Narcan Training Classes

HENNEPIN COUNTY, MN - The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is offering online classes about the dangers of opioids and addiction.

The free class is open to all and the next session is on May 11 at 5 p.m.

The classes include training on how to properly administer Naloxone, a prescription medicine that reverses an opioid overdose. Sessions will be taught by licensed alcohol and drug counselor Randy Anderson, founder of Bold North Recovery and Consulting.

To join a session or request a free Deterra drug disposal bag, email drugdisposal@hennepin.us.

If you or someone close to you is struggling with addiction, resources are available. Call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or reach out to Hennepin County social services at 612-348-4111.