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MC Community Resources DWI Alcohol Other Drug Awareness Training Event 12/01/25 MCC Brighton Campus

Understanding the Facts about Illicit Drug use and Fentanyl Overdoses - IT ONLY TAKES ONE

From 2019 to 2021 overdose deaths among teens aged 15 – 19 more than doubled. NIH Studies show, that while teen drug use did not increase – the drug supply became more dangerous.  Counterfeit drugs laced with illicit fentanyl were involved in nearly 70% of fatal overdose deaths in 2022. NY OASAS and the NIH identified opioids, prescription pain killers, heroin, and fentanyl as dangerous potentially addictive substances with six out of ten* fentanyl laced pills able to trigger a fatal over dose. To protect yourself and others, you should never take a pill that hasn’t been prescribed for you by a provider, even if it looks real.  

Recognizing Symptoms of an Opioid Over Dose - Acting Quickly Can Save A Person’s Life

Look for slow or shallow breathing, not responding when approached, head nodding, pale or bluish color lips and skin and pin point pupils.  Understand that a person who is unconscious, is unable to protect themselves and should never be left alone.  Calling 911 and/or Public Safety IMMEDIATELY at 585-292-2911 and administering Naloxone intra-nasally can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

If you are unsure if it’s an alcohol overdose or suspected overdose from a fentanyl laced drink, CALL 911 for help IMMEDIATELY and/or Public Safety at 585-292 2911 and administer Naloxone if you have it. Stay with the person until medical help arrives.

See an Overdose? Call 911 - The Good Samaritan Law protects YOU and Saves Lives!

Anyone, regardless of age, calls 911 seeking medical help for themselves or someone else during a drug or alcohol overdose is protected by the 911 Good Samaritan Law.  The law empowers YOU to save a life, especially if the person is passed out and cannot be woken up, is not breathing or breathing slowly and showing signs and symptoms of a drug or alcohol overdose. Go to health.ny.gov/overdose to learn more about the 911 Good Samaritan Law.     

Overdose Rescue Kits at MCC – Using Naloxone Kits to Reverse an Opioid/Fentanyl Overdose.

MCC Public Safety, in a partnership with the Monroe County Opioid Overdose Prevention Program to protect our college community, installed Naloxone (Narcan) emergency stations on all of the MCC campuses. Each station contains Naloxone (Narcan), in prepackaged boxes containing 2 intra-nasal spray doses that are free to anyone for use as an emergency intervention to reverse an opioid/fentanyl overdose. Instructions for use are included in each box.  Posters showing how to administer Naloxone (Narcan) are located adjacent to each emergency station. Free Naloxone Training is currently available through NY State OASAS and the MCDPH Addiction Services IMPACT team as part of a commitment to injury prevention and harm reduction programs across the state and in Monroe County.  

Having access to these lifesaving emergency use kits can protect you, your friends and loved ones from a fatal overdose of an opioid or illicit counterfeit drug containing fentanyl and other drugs.  One life lost to a fatal overdose is one too many.

Virtual Narcan Education through NY State OASAS

Currently the New York State Office of Addiction and Support Services is sponsoring free virtual training on how to recognize an opioid overdose and companion Naloxone Training, free of charge.

Each two (2) hour session is offered with day and evening options. Upon completion of the class, each participant will receive an Overdose Rescue Kit containing Naloxone via mail. Register for virtual classes by logging into OASAS website for Naloxone (Narcan) training, free Narcan, drug testing kits and other supportive services offered throughout 2025 -2026. “Hope starts here” by calling the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) for additional assistance. 

MCDPH Addiction Services IMPACT TEAM- Tabling Events and Training: 

Training is available by accessing the imbedded links on the Monroe County web page. To register for a class and obtain health and harm reduction program information call the 24/7 hotline 585-753-5300 or visit  Monroe County website for grief support for substance related loss, education, Narcan training, harm reduction and injury prevention strategies to reduce stigma associated with substance misuse.  

On December 1, 2025 members of  MCDPH  IMPACT Team and MCC’s   Monroe County partners will be available  on the MCC Brighton campus  to share resources, education,  free Narcan , drug testing kits and other items  related to substance misuse as part of December’s  alcohol/drug and DWI Awareness event sponsored by the MCC Health and Wellness team. For more information contact us at 585-292-2140 (option 3).   

Follow MCC Tribune for posts on upcoming tabling events sponsored by the Counseling, Disability and Health Services team in 2025 and 2026. 

Fran Hampton RN, BSN , MCC Counseling, Disability and Health Services

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Frances Hampton
Health and Wellness
12/01/2025