Project FREEDOM

Project FREEDOM

FREEDOM stands for First Responder Expansion of Education and Distribution of Overdose Medication. FREEDOM is a multi-year, multi-million-dollar project focused on reducing opioid overdose deaths in Alabama and connecting people to treatment. The project offers educational resources on the adverse effects of opioid use to first responders, healthcare professionals, and community members.

FREEDOM distributes naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, to first responders with in-depth training on how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone if an overdose is suspected. 

FREEDOM also connects first responders with recovery peer support specialists so that first responders can help connect people to treatment.

FREEDOM provides healthcare provider training related to opioid overdose dangers, overdose surveillance data in their county, and treatment and recovery options for their patient population,

FREEDOM aims to ensure all community members have access to education and resources. Community training covers the dangers of high-toxicity opioids, opioid prescription safety, and Mental Health First Aid. Additionally, a targeted media campaign runs statewide about Alabama’s Good Samaritan Law, which is in place to encourage bystanders to act when someone is in need.

Project FREEDOM is committed to reducing deaths related to opioids. Through research, education, and training, we can help save lives and help connect people to treatment.