November 16, 2019, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (arrive by 9:30 a.m.)

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 So. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338

This training is focused on educating clergy and their parishioners on the warning signs and dangers of opioid abuse. All are welcome to participate, but space may be limited. We are hoping to recruit nurses to participate. If you register via email, please include your mailing address and phone number. Upon completion of the training, qualified attendees will receive COMPLIMENTARY NARCAN for your congregation (subject to availability).

The training will include these segments:

How to identify persons abusing opioids

Rev. Tina Maria Rees / United Methodist Church

Opioid Addiction: A Father’s Experience

Mr. Doug Larson/ All Saints Lutheran Church (lost his son to opioid abuse)

How to utilize Narcan for persons that have overdosed on opioids & treatment possibilities

Mrs. Maureen Roland, BSN, RN, CSPI, Managing Director, Banner Poison and Drug Information Center

The Role of Faith When Addiction Enters Your Life – The Rev. Kim Sterner, Lord of Life Lutheran Church (lost 18-year old son to opioid abuse)

To register contact:

Fred Taylor, Director of Special Programs & Community Engagement

602-320-0574-cell /602-542-7928-office direct / Email fred.taylor@azag.gov