Join us for a life-saving training on opioid overdose awareness and response, grounded in the Qur’anic reminder: “And whoever saves one [life], it is as if he had saved mankind entirely” (5:32). Overdoses often occur in public or shared spaces and are frequently witnessed by others, making timely intervention critical.
This session will equip participants with the knowledge to prevent, recognize, and respond to an opioid overdose, while also addressing the stigma surrounding addiction. Participants will gain the confidence to safely administer naloxone in an emergency and take meaningful action in critical moments.
Saturday, May 2nd | 11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Free session, please RSVP at mcceastbay.org/overdose
Sponsored by The Clinton Foundation & MCC East Bay.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Facilitator, Yumna Battisha
Yumna Battisha is a UCLA graduate with a degree in Psychology, currently working in overdose prevention and harm reduction. She serves as the Director of Public Relations at T.A.C.O. Inc. (Team Awareness Combatting Overdose), where she focuses on community outreach, education, and expanding access to life-saving resources such as naloxone and fentanyl test strips. She is also a fellow with the Clinton Foundation, where she explores faith-based approaches to addressing substance use and the overdose crisis. Her work is centered on making harm reduction more accessible, culturally relevant, and stigma-free, with a strong commitment to equipping communities with the knowledge and tools to save lives.