Newly enacted legislation in California will help advance overdose prevention among youth, including greater access to naloxone in schools and required education about the dangers of fentanyl. How can you build effective partnerships with schools, wellness centers and other stakeholders to ensure these policies are put into practice in your community?  We held an informative webinar on July 22nd from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm on the steps you can take to help translate policy into practice. We started with an overview of new youth-focused policies in California and then heard examples from local coalition leaders on how they are partnering with their local school districts to translate policy into practice.

In this Web Forum, ChangeLab Solutions will introduce two essential policy guides: one offering 11 evidence-based strategies at the state, local, and institutional levels, and the other created in partnership with the Network for Public Health Law providing guidance on the policymaking process for effective and equitable implementation. Participants will discover how these resources can support their work to advance policy changes that address community needs. This Web Forum is sponsored by the National Overdose Prevention Network and produced by Dialogue4Health.

Policy change is critical to sustaining our most effective overdose prevention strategies. Several significant policies were recently enacted in California that can help bolster your local work. Join us on Tuesday, February 27 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PT to hear from our partners at the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association (LAPPA) on the current policy landscape for overdose prevention and treatment in California. The presenter will highlight evidence-based legislation enacted in California from their recent report, 2023 State of the States: Legislative Roadmap for Reducing Overdose Deaths and Increasing Access to Treatment. Spread the word and register today!

What is the policy landscape for overdose prevention in 2022? Join us for an informative session led by Jeannette Zanipatin, the California State Director of the Drug Policy Alliance. She will cover key legislation in California and their implications for our work, including the end to mandatory minimum drug sentencing and senate authorization of overdose prevention programs. This is a great opportunity to kick off the new year and get up to speed on key policies in California, so come with your questions.