Registration Open for Overdose Response Program
Posted for Medstar St. Mary’s HospitalWhat is the ORP?
The Overdose Response Program (ORP) is a program designed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) to train community members to do the following:
- Recognize an opioid overdose
- Respond to an opioid overdose
- Know how to use naloxone in the event of an overdose
Who should participate in the ORP? (Must be 18 years or older)
- Anyone with close contacts (e.g., family members, friends, housemates, neighbors) who are using opiates
- Anyone who may be in a situation (e.g., work, volunteer, social) where an overdose may occur
- Anyone currently receiving methadone
- Anyone with an opiate prescription
- Anyone with a history of opiate abuse
- Anyone suspected of using opiates for non-medical reasons
Register to Participate
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will be offering the Overdose Response Program to community members who may be able to save the life of someone experiencing breathing problems from opioid overdose. This program is FREE; however, registration is required.
- July 20, 2015 from 9:30 – 11:30 AM at the St. Mary’s County Health Department
- July 20, 2015 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the Beacon of Hope
- July 23, 2015 from 1-3 PM at the St. Mary’s County Health Department
For more information on the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership or to sign up for free membership visit www.HealthyStMarys.com.