SBC Opioid Task Force Newsletter Volume 2- Issue VIII -October 2021 | Website
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Creating an informed accountable community to decrease opioid use and misuse. SBC OTF is a cross-collaborative community coalition dedicated to preventing substance use and saving lives. |
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Upcoming Meeting:
November 18, 2021
10:00 - 11:30 am
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Our next meeting will be held again via Zoom on November 18, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. A calendar reminder the week before will be sent from Veronica Johnson vjohnson@cosb.us. We look forward to "seeing" you all then.
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Fentanyl Awareness Billboard Running Through November 14, 2021 |
To bring awareness to the continued rise in overdoses due to fentanyl, the San Benito County Opioid Task Force created an awareness billboard posted on San Felipe Road North of Flora Street between September 20, 2021 through November 14, 2021. Combined with this billboard the SBC Opioid Task Force also created a new page on the website dedicated to information about fentanyl. Please take the opportunity to take a look at the billboard and help to bring awareness to this important issue.
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Central Coast Overdose Prevention Team:
San Benito County Opioid Task Force, Prescribe Safe Monterey County, SafeRx Santa Cruz
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The SBC Opioid Task Force has participated in the California Overdose Prevention Network in their Accelerator 1.0 and 2.0 Programs. The newest program Accelerator 3.0, offered the opportunity to create a regional team which includes, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz overdose prevention coalitions. These three coalitions have joined forces together to create the Central Coast Overdose Prevention Team.
The focus of the Central Coast Team and the 3.0 program is: implementation of OD Map to visualize overdose ‘hotspots’; expanded use of telemedicine for addiction treatment; better integration of trauma-informed care; and other strategies related to behavioral health, harm reduction, and youth engagement. Our very own Veronica Johnson will serve as team lead for the Central Coast Team.
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Medication and Sharps Disposal
Expansion Updates
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We are excited to announce that San Benito County will be included into MED-Project, allowing for increased medication disposal. Medication disposal kiosks are located at the San Benito Sheriff's Office, iCare Pharmacy, and Hollister Police Department. Along with sharps disposal kiosks at the San Benito Sheriff's Office and Aromas Water District. Please see the flyer for more details.
We will be releasing an educational video for these services and will share with you next week. This video will be published online and shared on Facebook and Twitter by San Benito County Public Health Services (@PublicHealthSBC ).
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Large Fentanyl Busts on Central Coast |
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In recent news, there have been numerous fentanyl busts in our surrounding counties. This continues to highlight the ever present risk of overdoses in our communities.
We recognize and thank our hard working partners at San Benito Sheriff's Office, Hollister Police Department, San Benito Probation, and the Superior Court of San Benito County.
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Let's Talk Marin-Parents' Guide
for Addressing Underage Substance Use
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To address substance use in youth in Marin County the Marin Prevention Network, Marin County Office of Education, Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships and RxSafe Marin worked together to create two different booklets for parents of high school aged youth and parents of middle school aged youth. This is a great resource to refer parents to and is available in both English and Spanish.
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Free Naloxone by Mail Available Online |
Free Narcan nasal spray is available to be shipped to an individual directly via an organization called NEXTDistro.
A person wanting to access Narcan for free and discretely can do so by visiting the website https://nextdistro.org/calangchoice-in, watching their short training video, completing the 4 question quiz, and submitting a request form. The training is available in English or Spanish. It takes roughly a week or less to have it mailed once completed. This training and forms are available in both English and Spanish.
In addition, Naloxone can be acquired through all local pharmacies with most insurances covering all or part of costs. Also, by setting up a free training and free naloxone through the San Benito County Opioid Task Force by contacting Veronica Johnson vjohnson@cosb.us or calling 831-637-5367.
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Dead on Arrival (Fentanyl): a short film public service announcement
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This short documentary, 20 minutes, focuses on fentanyl’s deadly role in the U.S. illicit drug market and the impacts it has had on numerous families.
Share this video as a way to help inform and educate on what is fentanyl, why should it be discussed more openly, and the risks it poses to all communities.
For viewing or sharing directly from YouTube:
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San Benito County Opioid Task Force | Website
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