OVERDOSE RESPONSE WORKSHOP

This Overdose Response workshop is for venue owners, staff, show promoters, nightlife workers, and other music and entertainment industry professionals to learn how to spot and respond to an overdose. Every attendee will receive a free overdose response kit that includes Narcan and a Fentanyl test strip dispenser for your venue or event space. Presented by SMASH, the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, and Seattle and King County Public Health.

Please note: This event is 21+!

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• What is causing overdoses?

• How to identify an overdose.

• How to respond to an overdose.

• Other harm reduction techniques. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Compassionate community members

• People who use drugs

• Friends, family, colleagues, & people who use drugs

• Venue & bar staff

• Event promoters & staff

• Concert attendees

• You!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

CAN MULTIPLE STAFF MEMBERS ATTEND FROM THE SAME ORGANIZATION?

Yes! We encourage everyone who wants to attend to attend. We ask that you just take one kit per organization.

WILL THIS TRAINING BE AVAILABLE VIA LIVESTREAM? 

We are not live-streaming this training. A recorded training may be available at a later date.

WHO IS TEACHING THIS WORKSHOP?

 The Overdose Prevention staff at Public Health King County designed this workshop in partnership with the team at SMASH. The 8/29 workshop will be hosted by Bob Watanabe.

REFRESHMENTS: 

Complimentary beverages, including coffee, tea, and water. We will also provide a selection of snacks.

ACCESSIBILITY: 

If you need a sign language interpreter or need any other accommodations, please contact SMASH@smashseattle.org as soon as possible to make arrangements. The venue is accessible for those in a wheelchair or with mobility issues.

_________________________________

ABOUT THE ANTI 27 CLUB: We are here to address the cultural role drugs and alcohol play in the music industry plus provide resources for those looking to make a change in their own substance use. The Anti 27 Club is a drug and alcohol harm-reduction public health campaign presented by Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare (SMASH).

ABOUT SMASH: SMASH is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping Puget Sound musicians healthy by providing free and low-cost access to primary care, mental-health counseling, dental / vision / hearing care, substance-use disorder treatment, and support navigating the complicated and frustrating healthcare system. SMASH is not health insurance, so musicians can still qualify if they are insured. Learn more at SMASHSeattle.org.