Free naloxone training offered in Tonopah, expanding local emergency response

The NyE Communities Coalition is holding free naloxone training in Tonopah on December 10, 2025, open to all residents. The brief session will cover how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to safely administer naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan. Organizers say the trainings are intended to expand community capacity to respond to overdose emergencies in rural Nye County.

Training participants will learn practical steps to assess a suspected overdose, provide immediate aid, and use naloxone nasal spray or injector devices when appropriate. The sessions aim to equip neighbors, family members, and local workers with the knowledge and tools to act in the critical minutes before emergency medical services arrive. In rural communities where travel distances and response times can be long, empowering residents to respond quickly can reduce the chance of fatal outcomes.

The coalition is offering multiple sessions and has posted directions for signing up along with local contact information so attendees can register and get details about times and locations. Residents who want to attend should contact the NyE Communities Coalition for registration and for specific site and schedule information.

Healthcare providers and emergency responders emphasize that naloxone is one part of a broader public health approach that includes access to treatment for substance use disorder and harm reduction services. Training events such as this also create opportunities to connect people with local support, prevention resources, and referrals to care.

For Nye County residents, the training offers a direct way to increase neighborhood safety and resilience. Learning to recognize an overdose and to administer naloxone can turn bystanders into immediate responders, potentially saving lives while longer term treatment and prevention efforts continue. The NyE Communities Coalition expects to continue offering similar trainings to strengthen community readiness across the county.