Wednesday (today) is National Overdose Awareness Day and a central Illinois healthcare provider is zeroing in on training for communities on Narcan.

Bryan Hinman is the Associate Director of the Court Treatment Programs at Chestnut Health Systems and explains they can offer not only Narcan training but access to Narcan completely free.

Hinman compares Narcan training to CPR training and believes everyone should be trained on how to properly administer Narcan.

According to Hinman, his role oversees the coordination of treatment programs for those in the court system that need support services. He points out it saves taxpayers money and improved public safety.

Hinman points any organization or business that would like more information on Narcan training to Chestnut at 309-827-6026 and asks for Hinman. He notes there are similar programs throughout the state through the Illinois Helpline.

As we start September, September is Recovery Month.