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Toolkits, guides, and other resources vetted by experts in overdose prevention.
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Naloxone Pocket Card Example
OD Free Marin provided their naloxone instructional pocket card PDF for other individuals to use as an example to adapt for local use.
Overview of Youth Overdose Prevention Policies in California
During the Fall 2023 COPN Convening that focused on advancing youth overdose prevention, treatment and harm reduction in California, COPN Impact Coach Mary Maddux-Gonzalez reviewed recent policies (2023) that had been passed related to youth overdose prevention and treatment. This handout provides more information on the recent policies that have initiatives that emphasize naloxone accessibility, on-campus treatment, conservatorship updates, and fentanyl detection measures.
End Overdose
End Overdose is a nonprofit organization based in California. They provide education materials, as well as a way to order free naloxone and fentanyl test strips on college campuses.
Substance Use Prevention Resources for Young Adults
CDPH has compiled a webpage with resources for young adults (ages 18–25) who may use drugs. The resources explain and understand substance misuse, substance use disorder, how to talk to friends who may be struggling with substance misuse, and how to get help.
Administering Naloxone Video in Spanish
The California Department of Public Health has created a video in Spanish that features information on administering naloxone.
Administering Naloxone Video in English
The California Department of Public Health has created a video in English that features information on administering naloxone.
Naloxone Overdose Webpage in Spanish
The California Department of Public Health has created a webpage in Spanish that features information on naloxone.
OD Free Marin Website
This website is an great example of how local coalitions in California can communicate how to access naloxone, treatment, and other resources locally.
Fentanyl is Forever Campaign
This campaign was created by the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness. It is an example of how a community has developed an awareness campaign discussing fentanyl, how to access naloxone and how and where to find local treatment options.
Local EMS Lead the Country with Opioid Treatment Model
This webpage overviews the Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Pilot Project. It is the first in the country to launch a pilot project for paramedics to provide medication for addiction treatment (MAT) directly to patients in withdrawal from opioid use disorder. Lead by Dr. Gene Hern, the EMS Project Director of the CA Bridge program at the Public Health Institute, Dr. David Goldstein, of the Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Services Agency, and Dr. Ori Tzvieli, the Medical Director of Contra Costa County Public Health, the project has started serving patients in the region.
Santa Barbara Opioid Safety Coalition Website
Santa Barbara Opioid Safety Coalition's website is a great example of how to utilize a website to disseminate information on naloxone, treatment services, data, resources, and more.
ODMAP Platform and User Guide
You can utilize this user guide to understand and learn the ODMAP platform and community user application.
ODMAP Factsheet
This fact sheet provides an overview to show how the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program can help communities respond effectively to overdoses.
Using ODMAP Data to Target Prevention Activities
This brief highlights the Alliance for Prevention and Wellness’s (APW) use of Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) data to target a broad range of substance use prevention and education activities to ZIP codes with the highest rate of overdoses.
Fact Sheet: California Law and Syringe Services Programs
This fact sheet reviews California Law as it relates to syringe services programs (SSPs). It overviews key takeaways on syringe possession, syringe distribution, other safer drug use materials distributed for public health purposes, and naloxone.
California Harm Reduction Supplies
This presentation overviews all of the materials included in the Office of Aids Harm Reduction Supply Clearinghouse with an image, function, and why it is being offered as harm reduction supplies.
Fact Sheet: Syringe Services Programs in California: An Overview
This fact sheet provides information on syringe services programs critical role in California's efforts to stop drug overdose deaths, prevention of transmission of other blood-borne diseases, and HIV infections.
Harm Reduction Course Bundle
The National Harm Reduction Coalition has a 3 course bundle that includes: overdose prevention and response, engaging people who use drugs, and foundations of harm reduction. If you are a California resident you can access this bundle for free.
Example Presentation: Fentanyl and Naloxone Training
This slide deck created by the San Benito County Opioid Task Force can be used as an example of a presentation on how to respond to an overdose, train the audience on administering naloxone and provide info on fentanyl and local data.
Sample Presentation for Teens
This slide deck created by the San Benito County Opioid Task Force can be used as an example of a presentation given to teens and adolescents when presenting on how to respond to an overdose, discuss administering naloxone and provide info on fentanyl.