Fentanyl Awareness

Fentanyl Awareness

Fentanyl poisoning has now become the leading cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45, surpassing suicide, gun violence, and car accidents.

Fentanyl Awareness One Sheet.pdf

Parents and Caregivers

Discussion Topics for Teens:

Encourage "if you see something, say something" and know who to go to either in the community or on campus.
One pill can kill; do not get or take pills from other people or unknown sources.
If you live in Sacramento County and your child needs help with addiction, you can call 916-874-9754.
For more information on Fentanyl, please see the resources below.

Other Resources

Get Help https://sacopioidcoalition.org/get-help/
Sacramento County - Youth Treatment Services
Sacramento County – Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services
Educate and Advocate: Learn and spread the word about campaigns like Safer Sacramento and 1 Pill Can Kill.

Share Your Loved One's Story through an Opioid Awareness Project featuring Gone Too Soon Memorial Posters commemorating the precious lives lost in Sacramento and surrounding counties. Those interested should contact Sacramento County Behavioral Health Division Manager Lori Miller at Millerlori@saccounty.gov.
Have Naloxone or Narcan available. For ways to obtain Narcan and training, contact communityservices@metrofire.ca.gov

For more information and resources, call 916-874-9754 for a substance use assessment or visit Sacramento County's Department of Health Services website.

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