Narcan training taking place in La Crosse on International Overdose Awareness Day

Narcan training taking place in La Crosse on International Overdose Awareness Day
Narcan training taking place in La Crosse on International Overdose Awareness Day(WEAU)
Published: Aug. 28, 2026 at 5:59 PM CDT|Updated: Aug. 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Monday, Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day and the Coulee Region Harm Reduction Collaborative is hosting a community day of action at The Nature Place in La Crosse.

According to a press release, the event will include a free overdose response (Narcan) training and an opportunity to connect with community resources, followed by a proclamation from the La Crosse Mayor and La Crosse County Board Chair.

The Narcan training takes place at 5 p.m. and the mayoral and county proclamation takes place at 6 p.m.