Project DAWN

Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided with Naloxone) is a community based Naloxone education program funded through the Ohio Department of Health.

Naloxone, commonly referred to as Narcan, is a life-saving medication used to reverse an opioid overdose. When Naloxone is administered it blocks the effects of opioids on the brain, which reverses the toxic effects of an overdose and restores breathing within a matter of minutes. 

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ODH Project DAWN

Naloxone or Narcan is a very safe and effective medication. When administered to someone dependent on opioids, it will produce withdrawal like symptoms. These symptoms are uncomfortable, but not life threatening. If given to someone not experiencing and opioid overdose, it poses no harm and has no addictive properties. Narcan will only work on an opioid overdose and no effect on non-opioid overdoses. 

Project DAWN Brochure (English)

Project DAWN Brochure (Spanish)

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Project DAWN Sites in Ohio

In less than 30 minutes you could lean how to save a life!

During a training individuals will learn:

• How to administer Narcan.

• How to put someone into recovery position

• How to give rescue breaths

• The importance of calling 911

• Narcan Safety & Storage

The kit will include:

• 2 - 4mg doses of Narcan Brand Nasal Spray

• A pair of gloves

• A protective face shield

• Fact Sheet

• Instruction Sheet

Training will take less than 30 minutes. An appointment will be needed to obtain a free Narcan Kit. Call 419-447-3691 Ext. 6346 to set up an appointment or for more information.

Contact

Nursing Division

Seneca County General Health District

71 South Washington Street

Suite 1102

Tiffin, OH 44883

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM