Compassionate Overdose Response Education (CORE)
Free overdose response and provider resiliency trainings for EMS and first responders.
Next Public Training Events
York County
January 10, 2026
9:00am–2:30pm
York County Office of Emergency Management
Free training focused on addiction as a disease, stigma reduction, and provider resiliency for EMS and first responders.
Dauphin County
January 24, 2026
9:00am–3:00pm
Location TBD
Same C.O.R.E. training content with a focus on EMS response, harm reduction, and compassion fatigue prevention.
What this training covers
- Understanding addiction as a chronic, treatable disease
- Reducing stigma in the EMS and first responder environment
- Trauma-informed, compassionate communication in the field
- Provider resiliency, burnout, and compassion fatigue
- Connecting patients and families with local recovery supports
Trainings are free for EMS and first responders. Lunch is provided and con-ed credit is available.
Questions? Contact Ian Donat - idonat@ehsf.org
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