Monthly REVIVE Overdose Reversal Virtual Trainings
To help address substance use needs during the pandemic, Region Ten is now offering virtual REVIVE classes the second Wednesday of every month from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This FREE training helps friends, family members, and other responders to learn to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. A certificate of completion and free Narcan is available to participants after completing the training.
Email revive@regionten.org or call (434) 459–8765 for more information and to register for a training.
Community RAPID Revive
Region Ten provides a short 5-10-minute Rapid REVIVE training with interested individuals in our offices, at community events and in collaboration with other local partners. This quick training covers the basics of how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose emergency and how to administer Narcan. Please call any of the Region Ten offices listed below to schedule a Rapid REVIVE training. If you are interested in RAPID Revive services for yourself, or in partnership with a community event please email revive@regionten.org.
What is Narcan (Naloxone)?
Narcan, a branded name for Naloxone, is a prescription medication that reverses opioid overdoses. It works by temporarily blocking the effects of opioids and helps the person experiencing an overdose breathe again.
Free Narcan at Region Ten
To pick up your free dose of Narcan after attending a REVIVE Training go to any of the following Region Ten offices during business hours. Please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. You must bring your REVIVE training certificate, or a photo of your certificate, with you when you pick-up your Narcan. If you do not have a REVIVE training certificate and are interested in Rapid REVIVE in-person training, call any Region Ten office below and ask to schedule a Rapid REVIVE training with a REVIVE Trainer.
- Charlottesville – Peterson Building, 800 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 434-972-1781, Mon-Fri 8AM-12 PM, (closed for lunch), 1PM-4:30 PM
- Charlottesville – Blue Ridge Center, 100 Burnet Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, (434) 972-1825, Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM
- Fluvanna Counseling Center, 13623 James Madison HWY, Palmyra, VA 22963, 434-589-8276, Mon-Thur, 8:30AM-5PM
- Nelson Counseling Center, 71 Tanbark Plaza, Lovingston, VA 22949,434-263-4889, Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM
- Louisa Counseling Center – 101 Ashley Street, Louisa, VA 23093, 540-967-2800, Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM
- Greene Counseling Center – 9963 Spotswood Trail, Stanardsville, VA 22973, 434-481-3890, Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM
Free Narcan at Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department
You may access your free Narcan at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department by scheduling a time to pick-up at (434) 972-6269. The Health Department is located at: 1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 8 AM – 4:30 PM M-F. You must bring your REVIVE training certificate, or a photo of your certificate, with you when you pick-up your Narcan.
Other Ways to Access Naloxone
In Virginia there is a statewide standing order that allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone without the need for a prescription. Anyone can access naloxone by:
- Visiting your Local Health Departments and some Community Services Boards at no cost.
- Getting a prescription from your doctor, your insurance medication rates will apply. The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance and its Medicaid health plans cover naloxone at no cost to it’s members.
Health Department Narcan Distribution Events
The Blue Ridge Health Department is offering free drive-thru Narcan distribution events, along with free rapid-in home HIV test kits, condoms, and other health information the 3rd Monday of each month at their Rose Hill location from 3 PM-4PM. Click here to learn more. For more information call (434)484-0255 or (434)989-3292.
REVIVE Virtual Training of Trainers
This training includes the basic level “Lay Rescuer training” and prepares you to become a REVIVE! Instructure. This course is 3 hours long and covers the administrative requirements to lead REVIVE! Trainings. Contact training instructor tiffani.wells@dbhds.virginia.gov for more information. Register here for an upcoming Train the Trainer class.
Community Opioid Misuse Treatment Options
Click here for a list of local opioid treatment options and community supports.