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Learn about preventing overdose, getting help with addiction, medication safety at home, and safe medication disposal.

Preventing Overdose

Naloxone is a safe antidote to reverse an opioid overdose. It neutralizes the opioids, reverses the possible fatal side effects, and helps someone breathe again.

Fentanyl & Fake Pills

Fentanyl is an extremely powerful synthetic opioid which can easily result in a fatal overdose. The illicit form of fentanyl may be sold in fake pills that look like prescription medications.

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Get Narcan® (Naloxone)

If a loved one or someone you know may be at risk of an overdose, call us about where to get an Overdose Rescue Kit with Narcan and get training in how to use it.

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Talking to Your Doctor

Some people might think prescription opioids are safer than alcohol or illegal drugs, but they can carry risks and side effects.

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Reducing Overdose Risk

Learn about reducing the risks and harms of drug use and preventing overdose deaths.

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Featured Video:
Speak Up on Fentanyl

Fake pills are everywhere. People are dying every day. Enough is enough!

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Featured Video:
Fentanyl is Forever – the Friend

Fentanyl has been showing up in fake pills and other drugs.
Fake pills look like real pills but can be lethal. One pill can be enough to kill you – or your friend. Do not accept pills from unknown sources.

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Podcast Series:
Community Conversations

Alma & Erika sit down to answer commonly asked questions about keeping our communities safe from overdose risks.

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OD Rescue Kits & Fentanyl Test Strips

Naloxone Distribution Program

Getting help

There are a range of treatment services countywide, including specialized treatment services and referrals for youth and adults coping with addiction.

Help with Addiction

Learn about treatment services for substance use problems.

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Treatment Services

To get help with addiction call the confidential 24/7 Access Line: 1-844-385-9200.

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Crisis & Referral Line

Call if you are experiencing a mental health crisis – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Get help now if you or someone you care about is in crisis.

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Featured Video:
Fentanyl is Forever – the Sister

Opioids of any kind are highly addictive even with short-term use and can lead to overdose and death. If you or anyone you know is dealing with opioid addiction, talk to your doctor. There are new and effective treatments available.

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Addiction treatment locations

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, call for a free, confidential assessment.

Access Line: 1-844-385-9200 • Toll-free • 24/7

Medication safety

1 in 5 Ventura County Teens have abused prescription drugs.
Over 50% get them from friends and family.

Safe Storage

Keep children safe. Secure your prescription and over-the-counter medications.

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Safe Medication Disposal

Safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired Rx medication via secure, confidential disposal bins.

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Signs of Prescription Misuse

Tips for parents on teens and prescription drug misuse.

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Youth in Ventura County

Prescription drug and heroin prevention education campaigns for high school youth.

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Featured Video:
Medication Safety at Home

Child-resistant doesn’t mean child-proof. Secure your prescription and over-the-counter medications, including medical cannabis, out-of-reach from young children as well as teens.

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Medication disposal drop-off locations