SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla has been approved to offer an Opioid Overdose Prevention Program by the New York State Department of Health. The program consists of brief in-person training and all attendees receive a free Narcan response kit. The training is provided free of charge to all faculty, staff, students and community members.
This initiative will be spearheaded by George W. Contreras, dean of the School of Health Careers, Technology and Applied Learning. He is a 30-year veteran paramedic in the New York City Emergency Medical Service (NYC EMS).
“As a paramedic, I have witnessed how Narcan saves lives,” said Contreras. “It is extremely important to raise awareness of this life-saving training, and I am delighted that SUNY Westchester is now part of the educational solution to an on-going public health crisis.”
To obtain more information, reserve a spot at the next upcoming session or schedule a small group session, email Dee Mabra at Delzora.mabra@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-6910.
SUNY Westchester Community College provides over 20,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the lowest tuition rates in New York state. The college offers over 65 degree and certificate programs, including innovative programs in high-demand fields. The college also reflects the rich diversity of its region and was the first SUNY campus to be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.
