The Opioid, Stimulant, and Overdose Prevention training is a course that educates community members on opioid overdose and overdose prevention through the distribution of Naloxone. The Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS) interface with their assigned communities to help reduce harm, address stigma, and increase public awareness, including the brain science of addiction, compassion fatigue, and how to administer Naloxone.

Date: January 27
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Elizabethton Campus; 386 Highway 91, Room E203
Fee: Free to the Community

About the Instructor:

Frankie Nunley has been active in her recovery since September 24, 2003. Every day, every breath is a miracle and a G.I.F.T. (God is Forever There). She continues to grow and learn so to be most effective in her ability to share from her own personal life experiences as it relates to the topic/material at hand, along with keeping current in training that supports her effectiveness in the field of substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health as co-occurring factors, which includes being current with the new trending drugs. Frankie became a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) in 2013, in 2021 was trained as Recovery Coach, Certified Peer Recovery Supervisor (CPRS Supervisor), then in 2022 also became a Certified Men’s Health Educator (CMHE). Frankie is currently serving as a Region 1 Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist (ROPS), providing education, training, outreach, and referrals, as well as working closely and implementing the “Leave Behind” program with our First Responders.

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Fee: $80
Dates: January 9
Times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Elizabethton Campus; 386 Highway 91
Room: E203