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To combat these climbing statistics, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has the following resources available to help you or a loved one who may have a substance use problem: |
OC Links855 OC-LINKS (855-625-4657)
Medication Assisted Treatments for Opioid Addiction (MAT)Vivitrol and Methadone are available MATs for those who meet certain qualifications. For treatment services, please call 855-OC-LINKS. NAMI WarmLine877-910-WARM (877-910-9276)
24 Hour Suicide Prevention Line877-7-CRISIS (877-727-4747) |
In addition to the resources above, HCA continues to partner with other agencies and organizations to increase awareness and identify solutions for this growing problem. Below is a list of partner organizations and initiatives with which HCA actively participates: |
SafeRx OCBrings together health experts, public health agencies, hospitals, prescribers, community clinics, emergency departments, medical associations and law enforcement, along with key voices, to take action to combat prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths in Orange County, CA. Medication DisposalDrop boxes offer a safe location where people can dispose of unused medications, which can help prevent individuals from using medications that were not prescribed to them. Click here for a list of drop-off locations. In addition to the many drop box location sites throughout Orange County, medications can be safely destroyed at home. Learn how to safely dispose of medication(s) from home here. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Prevention Services Strategic PlanThe strategic plan informs and directs AOD prevention services provided by HCA, which includes Public Health Services’ Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention Team (ADEPT), and Behavioral Health Services’ AOD Prevention Services. These prevention services work together under one strategic plan that capitalizes on their complementary strengths. Opioid Strategic PlanThe Orange County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board is developing an Opioid Strategic Plan that will identify individual and community needs in Orange County specific to opioids as well as effective strategies to address these needs. The Solace FoundationIn July 2017, the Orange County Board of Supervisors accepted a grant for 6,218 doses of Naloxone. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an opiate antagonist used to reverse the effects of an opiate overdose. Through this grant, Solace Foundation is providing Naloxone Distribution and Overdose Recognition & Response Training (ORRT). |
Additional Information:
- DEA National Prescription Take Back
- Opioid Overdoses & Deaths in Orange County, CA (2011-2015) Story Map Summary
- Opioid Overdoses, Deaths and Prescriptions in OC (2011-2018) Story Map Summary
- Turn the Tide - The Surgeon General’s Call to End the Opioid Crisis
- What are the guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain?