Community members are invited to attend a Shelby County Opioid Response and Education event later this month aimed at helping residents better understand and respond to opioid overdoses.
The event will be held Tuesday, February 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor’s Center, 1989 IL-16 in Shelbyville.
The evening will feature Narcan training, a discussion panel, and community resource information, bringing together local agencies, first responders, and community members to share knowledge and tools for substance use prevention and education.
Organizers say attendees will learn:
- How to respond to an opioid overdose
- How substance use is affecting Shelby County
- Information about the Good Samaritan Law
Those who attend will receive free Narcan kits, educational materials, and continuing education credits (CEUs).
The event is organized by the Shelby County ROSC Council and is funded in part by the National Opioid Settlement Funds, Shelby County, and the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery.
Registration is encouraged and can be completed by scanning the QR code on the event flyer.
Anyone with questions can contact Shelby County ROSC Council Coordinator Landriah Hardiek at 217-254-4826 or by email at landriahh@hourhouserecovery.org.
