Aim to reduce the spread of communicable diseases, prevent overdose deaths, and reduce stigma associated with substance use disorders.
Meets Monthly (Every 2nd Wednesday) @ Coulee Recovery Center
Objectives:
Overdose Prevention
Activities to support:
- Host community educational workshops/events
- Narcan Mapping
- Stigma campaign
- Jail release kits (community harm reduction kits)
Education
Activities to support:
- Host population specific educational trainings
- Stigma reduction campaign (IOAD, Humanizing, Narcan specific)
- Promote/expand/Support drug take back day events
- Proper disposal education/campaign (syringe and/or medication)
OFRT Reccommendations
Activities to support:
- Narcan in schools
- Increase Nalox-box access throughout community
- Hotel/Motel education and training
- Increase education on non opioid drugs
- Support community level overdose reports