Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) is an overdose education and naloxone distribution program. Participants learn how to

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of an overdose.
• Make an emergency 9-1-1 call.
• Perform rescue breathing.
• Administer Narcan (naloxone) to someone experiencing an opioid overdose.

What is Naloxone?

Naloxone (also known as Narcan®) is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug (heroin or prescription pain medications). When administered during an overdose, naloxone blocks the effects of opioids on the brain and quickly restores breathing. Naloxone has one critical function: to reverse the effects of opioids in order to prevent overdose death. Naloxone has no potential for abuse. Naloxone does not reverse overdoses that are caused by non-opioid drugs, such as cocaine, benzodiazepines (e.g. Xanex, Klonopin and Valium), methamphetamines, or alcohol.

family, friends, and loved ones of individuals who are at risk of opioid overdose, as well as those at personal risk of overdose, are eligible to attend an overdose prevention training and receive kits.

if you would like to register for the next project dawn training or would like more information, please call 440.279.1950 or email info@geaugacountyhealth.org.

Covid-19 has affected the capacity of many organizations to hold in person training sessions. Geauga Public Health is happy to offer a virtual training for people who are interested in attaining a Naloxone kit but are unable to attend an in-person meeting or training session. 

If you are interested in attaining a free Naloxone kit, please view the training video below. Once you have completed the training, print and fill out both the Project DAWN intake form and the Project DAWN registration form. Contact Kane Zellers, either by e-mail or phone at kzellers@geaugacountyhealth.org or 440-279-1931 to schedule a time to pick up your kit.

Project DAWN forms:

Intake Form

Registration Form