OD Free Marin
Reducing the RISK of Drug Overdose In Our County
Narcan® (Naloxone) Resources
We support organizations in establishing their own Narcan® (naloxone) supply through the Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP). Contact us to inquire about naloxone for your organization.
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Marin Health Officials Track Illicit Drug Use by Testing Wastewater
By: Lesley McClurg Public health officials in Marin County are now tracking illicit drugs in local wastewater — everything from nicotine to methamphetamine and fentanyl. Testing sewer water can illustrate exactly what…
Narcan at music festivals? The life-saving drug naloxone is coming to a concert near you
David Oliver | USA Today It’s festival season, meaning fabulous flower crowns, loud live music and Narcan. Yes, the overdose-reversing drug Narcan (naloxone) will be available at music festivals near you this year – and with good…
Tam district stops all classes for anti-fentanyl webinar
By KERI BRENNER | kbrenner@marinij.com | Marin Independent Journal For the first time, the Tamalpais Union High School District interrupted classes this week for all 5,000 of its students at five high schools to deliver an…
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