Student Health and Wellness Services and Harm Reduction Strategies
Date and Time
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
12:00 to 1:30 pm
Location
This is an online event.
Contact
Taylor Johnson
johnsot3@losrios.edu
(916) 286-3684
Educators and staff will gain an overview of the full range of free services offered by the Student Health and Wellness Center, including:
- mental health
- physical health care,
- expanded sexual health services
The training will also highlight how to effectively connect students to these resources to support their overall well-being and academic success.
Participants will learn about opioid use, associated risks, and current trends impacting college communities. The session will cover:
- how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose
- step-by-step guidance on administering naloxone (Narcan)
- initiating appropriate emergency response protocols
- harm reduction strategies, including the use of fentanyl test strips and drink-spiking detection tools.
- identifying the signs and symptoms of drink spiking
- practical safety strategies to reduce harm
This training supports a culture of care by equipping faculty and staff with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to emerging health and safety concerns.
By increasing awareness and preparedness, we aim to strengthen our collective ability to support students, mitigate risk, and respond effectively in critical situations.