The Prevention Corps program focuses on educating and empowering communities across Connecticut to end the opioid crisis. Members will deliver Narcan trainings to the community at large to prevent overdose deaths as well as educate individuals on current opioid trends, distribute information on safe storage/disposal of medication, implement education sessions on substance misuse and mental health, and create/support awareness campaigns to reduce stigma.

Placement sites include colleges and universities, health departments, town youth/community services, Regional Behavioral Action Health Organizations, and nonprofits related to substance misuse. Members will serve on a three quarter time (35 hours per week) or part time (23 hours per week) Fall or Winter.