The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is a member of a county-wide working group, aiming to educate the diverse communities of Santa Clara County about the dangers the drug can pose, specifically to youth. By working together, educators, health experts, community partners, and families can better provide the critical support to help keep our students informed, healthy, and safe.
“The best tool we can give youth is education so they are encouraged to make safe and healthy decisions. I urge our community to increase awareness about the dangers of fentanyl. Together, we can prevent fentanyl-related deaths.”
- Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, County Superintendent of Schools
Help Spread the Word
Upcoming Events
Opioid Overdose Prevention & Narcan Training Workshops
The public is invited to attend one of the free workshops hosted by the Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) and the County of Santa Clara’s Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD). Space is limited, registration is required. Participants who complete the training will be given a free Narcan Kit (while supplies last).
Various Dates from July - September 2023
- July 8, Saturday, at 2:00 p.m. (Milpitas Library)
- July 12, Wednesday, at 1:00 p.m. (Cupertino Library)
- August 5, Saturday, at 1:30 p.m. (Los Altos Library)
- August 8, Tuesday, at 6 p.m. (Morgan Hill Library)
- August 16, Wednesday, at 7 p.m. (Gilroy Library)
- August 17, Thursday, at 7 p.m. (Campbell Express Library)
- September 9, September, at 1 p.m. (Saratoga Library)
The Santa Clara County Opioid Overdose Prevention Project (SCCOOPP) is a coalition of healthcare professionals and other volunteers from a variety of backgrounds whose aim is to promote opioid safety throughout our county for all residents. Our coalition is part of a larger network of opioid safety coalitions throughout the state, called the
California Opioid Prevention Network.
The
Ad Council’s mission is to convene the best storytellers to educate, unite, and uplift. They develop creative marketing and communications to tackle social issues at scale.
The Real Deal on Fentanyl campaign includes facts, resources for students to help friends, social media content, lesson plans, and ways to reduce risk.
The Fentanyl Epidemic in Schools presentation was held at the 2023 California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA) Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. The story of Zach, Rocklin Unified School District, and Riverside Unified School District’s efforts to spread awareness.
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PowerPoint Slide Deck (download)
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is the leading organization in the U.S. promoting alternatives to the war on drugs. DPA developed and distributed
Safety First: Real Drug Education for Teens, the nation’s first harm reduction-based drug education curriculum for high school students.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) is advancing science on drug use and addiction to apply that knowledge towards improving individual and public health.
Natural High is a drug prevention nonprofit that inspires and empowers youth to find their natural high and develop the skills and courage to live life well. Fentanyl toolkits, videos, lessons, and resources are available.
