OD Free Marin
Reducing the RISK of Drug Overdose In Our County
2024 Community Forum – Video
If you were unable to attend our online community forum on April 10th, here is a replay of the event in full. Learn about best practices, available resources, spotlight innovative efforts underway,…
DHCS Launches Life-Saving Initiative: Free Fentanyl Test Strips to Curb Statewide Overdoses
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) unveiled the rollout of distribution of free, all-in-one fentanyl test strip (FTS) kits, aimed at curbing drug overdoses statewide. As long as funding permits,…
White House Challenge
Saving Lives From Overdose America’s overdose crisis impacts all of us. Families in small towns, large cities, Tribal lands, and every community in between are affected, no matter who they are, what…
Our Goals
Prevent
Prevent substance misuse and overdose deaths with strategies such as
- naloxone training and distribution
- partnering with a harm reduction organization
- safe drug disposal efforts
Manage
Manage and treat chronic pain and substance use disorder with strategies such as
- pain management alternative resources
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- connecting individuals to treatment services
EDUCATE
Educate the community about opioid use and misuse with strategies such as
- naloxone outreach to schools,
- community-based organizations, and county divisions
- community presentations and trainings
- youth substance use education