Scott Burns provides training on how to administer naloxone, a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose.
Education and community action can make a difference in the fight against opioid overdoses. The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise is working to equip more people with the knowledge and tools they need to recognize an opioid overdose and respond effectively.
Scott Burns, a member of Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise and California Director for the Rotary Action Group Addiction Prevention (RAG-AP), recently led overdose prevention trainings for the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North and the Rotary Club of Moreno Valley. Through these presentations, Scott is helping fellow Rotarians learn how they can play a role in addressing the opioid crisis and protecting lives in their communities.
Learn How to Help Save a Life
The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise, in partnership with Rotary Action Group Addiction Prevention North America, invites community members to attend an upcoming overdose prevention training.
Training Details
- Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Location: Unity Shoppe, 110 West Sola Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Duration: One hour
- Registration required: Register here by November 20.
Participants will learn how to administer naloxone, a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. Each attendee will receive a free naloxone kit, valued at $49.
With overdose deaths continuing to affect our community, knowing how to recognize an overdose and respond quickly can be critical. This training offers a practical opportunity to gain potentially lifesaving skills.
Advance registration is required, and space is limited. Trainings are held monthly. The 2027 dates will be listed soon on our website here.
Rotary clubs interested in hosting an overdose prevention presentation or training with Scott are encouraged to contact him at wscott@wsburns.com or 805-448-8110 to learn more.
Creating Lasting Impact Through Education
October is National Substance Use Prevention Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about substance use prevention and the importance of community involvement. Please help spread the word about this training. Sharing this opportunity with friends, family, colleagues, and community organizations could help ensure that more people have the knowledge and tools to respond when every second counts.