Skagit County Mobile Syringe Exchange Program
See the schedule and locations for the Skagit County Mobile Syringe Exchange Program.
Using Naloxone for an Overdose
Get the fact sheet from the Washington State Department of Health
Opioid Medication and Pain: What you need to know
Get the fact sheet from the Washington Health Alliance and the Bree Collaborative
Find a Medicine Take-Back Location
Visit Med-Project.org to find a safe medication return location.
One Campaign – You can make a difference in preventing opioid misuse
Visit the Starts with One website for ways to prevent opioid misuse. Opioids are now one of the leading causes of injury-related deaths in Washington State. More people die from overdose than from car crashes. The Starts with One campaign is designed to inform and educate young adults, their parents, and older adults about the
Overdose response
Learn about overdose risks, signs, and how you can help in an emergency. Visit stopoverdose.org.
Conversation starters – talking to friends about the dangers of opioids
It might seem daunting to start a conversation with a friend about the dangers of opioids. Visit the conversation starters page on the Starts with One website for ideas on how to broach the subject.
Skagit Rising – online resource for local opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery options.
Learn more about substance use disorder, prevention, and treatment. Visit SkagitRising.org today.