Project Dawn

What is Project Dawn?

Project Dawn

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

Naloxone

Naloxone (also known as Narcan®) is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug (heroin or prescription medications). When administered during an overdose, naloxone blocks the effects of opioids on the brain and quickly restores breathing. Naloxone does not reverse overdoses that are caused by non-opioid drugs, such as cocaine, benzodiazpines (i.e. 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.

Project DAWN Online Training

If you are interested in obtaining a free Naloxone kit, please view the training video below. Once you have completed the training, print and fill out the Project DAWN Intake Form. Contact us either by email or phone at info@geaugacountyhealth.org or 440-279-1944 to schedule a time to pick up your kit.

Project DAWN Forms

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File
Date
Year Category
Project DAWN Intake Form Intake-Form-v.3.5-Project-DAWN.pdf Jan 30, 2023 2023-01-30 Population HealthProject DAWN
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