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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.

Get 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 naloxone and get training in how to use it.

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Fentanyl & Opioids

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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Reducing Overdose Risk

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

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Speak Up on Meth

Meth with fentanyl is everywhere. So if the brain damage isn't enough, the fentanyl can kill you.

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Local Stories in the Fight Against Fentanyl

Three mothers talk about losing their sons to the fentanyl epidemic.

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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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VCBH Access/Crisis 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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Addiction treatment locations

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

VCBH Access/Crisis Line: 1-866-998-2243 • 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