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Naloxone Now Web App
The San Luis Obispo Opioid (SLO) Safety Coalition, collaborated with the Cal Poly Digital Transformation Hub (DxHub) and a team of university students to develop Naloxone Now! Using Naloxone Now online or through the app on a phone, SLO community members can find the nearest location to get naloxone or have it delivered at no cost. Visit SLO Opioid Safety Coalition’s Web App as an example of how other communities can develop a similar innovation.
Motivational Interviewing Principles
The University of Massachusetts Amherst provides a free guide on motivational interviewing principles. Understanding the principles of motivational interviewing can be helpful in framing proper communication strategies towards and with youth.
California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
Formerly the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. Use this website to learn more about the CA Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) commitment to expanding equitable access to health care for all Californians—ensuring every community has the health workforce they need, safe and reliable health care facilities, and health information that can help make care more effective and affordable.
Mental Health America –2022 State of Mental Health
Mental Health America (MHA) is committed to promoting mental health as a critical part of overall wellness. Use this website to learn more about how MHA advocates for prevention services for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk, integrated services, care and treatment for those who need them, and recovery as the goal.
CA’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative
The Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative was announced in July 2021 with a $4.4B investment to enhance, expand and redesign the systems that support behavioral health for children and youth. Use this website to learn more about the goals of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative is to reimagine mental health and emotional well-being for ALL children, youth, and families in California by delivering equitable, appropriate, timely and accessible behavioral health services and supports with the following aspirations.
ACEs Aware
The ACEs Aware initiative is a first-in-the nation effort to screen patients for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to help improve and save lives. Use this website to learn more how ACEs Aware strives to create a better world for our children, families, and communities by working together across sectors to prevent and address the impact of ACEs and toxic stress.
Plumas County & Plumas Unified School District Naloxone Policy
This is an example of a local school district naloxone policy. This tool is able to be used as an example of the legal language and codes that are used within California's school system surrounding naloxone use and administration.
Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Policy & Procedures
This is an example of a local overdose prevention response plan and naloxone policy and procedures guide. This tool is able to be used with organizations that are trained and adopt this policy and procedures guide to be prepared in an overdose incident.
Point In Time Survey Example: Empower Watsonville Substance Use Questionnaire
This survey tool is an example of how to anonymously survey and assess youth's experiences with substance use. This point in time survey is being by Empower Watsonville a youth led substance use prevention coalition to help establish a restorative policy for students with substance or found to be intoxicated on school campuses.
Indicators Used by COPN Coalitions to Leverage Data into Action
This catalog of data indicators was compiled by Accelerator 3.0 subject matter expert, Andy Krackov, data coach and analyst. It compiles a list of indicators that participating COPN Accelerator 3.0 coalitions are using for their data analysis.
Health Access Vending Network Operations Manual
This operations manual is to provide those interested in implementing the HAVEN Project or a harm reduction vending machine project with a framework and additional tools to guide the process of establishment of a local program.