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Save a Life Day 2026
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about the third annual Save a Life Day that will be on April 8, 2026.
Save a Life Day is a statewide naloxone awareness and training day facilitated by local health departments and districts; there are close to 15 local health departments and districts signed up to participate and this number continues to grow. A full list is on our website, www.meridenhealth.com.
In Meriden, our training will be held in partnership with Rushford on Wednesday, April 8 from 1:00-3:00pm at the Meriden Green, on Mill Street. Stop by for a quick training, less than 10 minutes, to learn the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and what Naloxone is and how to administer it. All will receive a free Naloxone kit, CPR face shield, medication disposal bags, and other resources from Rushford‘s mobile outreach van.
For those not familiar, naloxone, also known as Narcan™, is a lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication. It is a short acting medication that can reverse a lethal dosage of opioids by temporarily blocking the effects of the drug. Naloxone restores someone's ability to breathe allowing time to seek medical attention. Access to naloxone keeps our community healthy and safe.
One more thing, there is great local resource available for those struggling with substance use. The Meriden Opioid Referral for Recovery program, also known as MORR, is designed to meet individuals wherever they are at in their recovery journey and connect them to programs and services that will best fit their individual needs. You can call MORR staff directly at (203) 630-5373.
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By meridenhealthtalkIn this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about the third annual Save a Life Day that will be on April 8, 2026.
Save a Life Day is a statewide naloxone awareness and training day facilitated by local health departments and districts; there are close to 15 local health departments and districts signed up to participate and this number continues to grow. A full list is on our website, www.meridenhealth.com.
In Meriden, our training will be held in partnership with Rushford on Wednesday, April 8 from 1:00-3:00pm at the Meriden Green, on Mill Street. Stop by for a quick training, less than 10 minutes, to learn the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and what Naloxone is and how to administer it. All will receive a free Naloxone kit, CPR face shield, medication disposal bags, and other resources from Rushford‘s mobile outreach van.
For those not familiar, naloxone, also known as Narcan™, is a lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication. It is a short acting medication that can reverse a lethal dosage of opioids by temporarily blocking the effects of the drug. Naloxone restores someone's ability to breathe allowing time to seek medical attention. Access to naloxone keeps our community healthy and safe.
One more thing, there is great local resource available for those struggling with substance use. The Meriden Opioid Referral for Recovery program, also known as MORR, is designed to meet individuals wherever they are at in their recovery journey and connect them to programs and services that will best fit their individual needs. You can call MORR staff directly at (203) 630-5373.