This free program teaches Delaware restaurant staff how to respond to an opioid overdose and helps restaurants create policies to better support employees and patrons with substance use disorder. This initiative equips restaurant employees with knowledge, skills, and resources — such as Naloxone (Narcan) kits — to reduce deaths.

We’ll train restaurant staff on the use of Naloxone (Narcan), how to respond to an opioid overdose, and how to provide support to help workers suffering from substance use disorder.  

The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is partnering with the Delaware Restaurant Association to recognize restaurants that give back to their communities and act as agents of change to prevent overdose deaths in Delaware.

Schedule a quick training today by emailing DSAMH@delaware.gov or visit Help is Here and add your restaurant to the list of employers making a difference in Delaware.

• Bronze Fork Award
  Restaurant employees receive overdose prevention training, and Naloxone (Narcan) is readily available on-site (training provided free of charge).
  
• Silver Fork Award
  Completion of bronze criteria plus having one to two workers trained to help those in need find resources.
  
• Gold Fork Award
  Completion of bronze and silver criteria, and in addition, the restaurant will implement policies in support of individuals with SUD and train all staff on them. To help you attain all levels, DSAMH or its partner organizations will provide free training and support.

Be sure to check out and support the full list of Restaurant Accolade Program honorees.