About the Trainer Program

The Opioid Public Health Crisis Trainer Program equips partners with the tools and resources needed to deliver staff and community education within their local areas.

This scalable training model helps organizations meet sustainability goals while reaching multiple sectors—including schools, healthcare, law enforcement, and community-based organizations.

The program is designed for localization, allowing partners to tailor content to the unique needs of their audience and incorporate relevant state and community resources—strengthening engagement and awareness at the local level.

Who This Program is Designed For

This educational program is designed for individuals, professionals, and organizations committed to preventing substance use disorder and addressing the opioid public health crisis.

Whether you're delivering education within your organization or the broader community, this program provides a flexible and impactful solution to build knowledge and drive change.

It is suitable for a wide range of audiences, including—but not limited to:

  • Community members and families
  • Schools and Universities
  • Employers and workplace safety leads
  • Faith-based groups and civic organizations
  • Healthcare professionals and support staff
  • Government agencies, judicial systems, and law enforcement
  • Pharmacies, treatment providers, and recovery professionals
  • Nonprofits and social service organizations


What Attendees Will Learn

Participants will be provided foundational knowledge on this nationwide health crisis, the historical trends and current conditions, and the solutions and actions to take to mitigate and reduce the health crisis effects.

  • Discuss the opioid public health crisis - historical, current conditions and trends.
  • Explain how the health crisis developed, the contributors and risk factors.
  • Identify the multi-faceted solutions model that states, and communities are applying to reduce the effects of the health crisis and the actions an individual / professional can take to improve the outcomes.


Download Overview PDF

The Opioid Public Health Crisis Education Training.pdf

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This is Not About Drugs (TINAD) is a universal program that addresses youth substance use with an emphasis on opioids (prescription pain medication, fentanyl and heroin). Used by school and community partners in 36+ U.S. states to prevent opioid substance use, educate on the risks of fentanyl, how to recognize opioid overdose symptoms, the basics of the opioid reversal drug naloxone (NARCAN), the importance of calling 911, and more.

Learn more about this program

Pricing. Training Process. Program Materials.

  • Program Pricing

    Training and Licensing Fee $380*
    Group License Available.

    About the Annual License:
    The renewable annual license provides 12-month access to training materials, technical support, updates, and the online resource center.

    15% Multi-Program Discount
    15% 6+ Trainers Discount
    (discounts cannot be combined)

    *Add the printed trainer's kit (optional) for $65/person

  • Virtual Training Process

    The trainer, training process is highly accessible, allowing someone to complete the training online and deliver the program locally in a short amount of time.

    To earn trainer designation, individuals complete 2 online self-paced prerequisite courses (approximately 3-4 hours combined) and a 60 minute live virtual training session via Zoom.

    New trainers are welcomed weekly through our rolling enrollment process.

  • Turnkey Program Materials

    The trainer program includes a complete set of resources—slide decks, speaker notes, handouts, certificates, evaluation tools, and more.

    The materials are comprehensive, flexible, and ready for immediate use, eliminating the need to create content from scratch.

    Training materials allow for co-branding and customization by audience, sector, and location—integrating local data and resources for greater relevance and impact.

Opioid Public Health Crisis (OPHC-TR) Trainer

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