On November 21, 2024, Central Synagogue is offering a Narcan training session for the community. Led by Dr. Jon Avery, Director of Addiction Psychiatry at Weill Cornell, the session will teach life-saving skills that can make a difference in an overdose emergency—just like the one experienced by Central Synagogue staff member Eve Morin during a recent trip to Philadelphia.

While leading Central Synagogue teens through the city, Eve encountered an unconscious individual on the sidewalk. As the teens promptly called 911, Eve acted quickly. Thanks to Narcan training she received as part of Central Synagogue’s program made possible with the support of members Robin Kellner and John Sicher, Eve was prepared to respond. With her Narcan kit at hand, she administered the medication and was able to revive the individual, providing critical help in a moment of need until the emergency responders arrived.

Eve reflected, “Thanks to the training, I felt prepared to help the man we encountered. I just opened the package and squeezed it like a nose spray—it couldn’t have been easier. The teens and I had a meaningful conversation about what we experienced, and many are now eager to take the training themselves.”

This real-life experience reinforced that Narcan isn’t just for medical professionals—it’s a life-saving tool that can help anyone in the right place at the right time. And in a world where overdose deaths continue to rise, being prepared to save a life is something we can all do.

Upcoming Training Opportunity

Thursday, November 21, 2024
5:00–6:00 pm, In Person (Pavilion)

Central Synagogue is offering a Narcan training session, led by Dr. Jon Avery, to give the community the same life-saving skills that enabled Eve to act swiftly and make a difference. The session will also feature Central members Robin Kellner and John Sicher, who will share their personal story about their family’s experience with substance misuse. All participants will receive Narcan to take home, empowering them to be ready if the need arises.

Join us to learn how you, too, can be ready to save a life.