Central Coast Overdose Prevention
Paving the Way to a Safer, Healthier California
Established in 2020, CCODP is an overdose prevention coalition of care providers, nonprofit organizations, and community members in the quad-county area of central California. Our mission is to connect people with substance use information and treatment resources to combat the opioid epidemic and promote a safer, healthier California.
Education
Raising awareness to build resilience.
- Explaining what Substance Use Disorder is and current treatment options
- Sharing the latest overdose news and data
- Empowering people to reverse and prevent overdoses
Prevention
Connecting people to life-saving resources.
- Taking a proactive approach to overdose prevention
- Finding treatment options in your community
- Destigmatizing harm reduction and promoting trauma-informed care
Outreach
Making an impact, one step at a time.
- Engaging directly with the community through education and service
- Strengthening ties between community care providers
- Connecting volunteers to opportunities
Latest Updates
What Is Xylazine and What Can I Do To Keep My Patients Safe?
In March 2023, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a public safety alert warning of the mass distribution of fentanyl mixed with a new substance on the market: Xylazine. Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is used as a veterinary sedative in animals such as horses and cattle and is not approved for use…
Keep readingNew: Let’s Talk Booklet for Middle Schoolers
The Tri-County members of the California Overdose Prevention Network (COPN) have put together this stunning Let’s Talk booklet as a tool to help middle school children and their caregivers have productive conversations about mental health, substance use, and navigating life as a youth in the modern age. Let’s Talk is available for free in English…
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Free Naloxone in the Tri-County Area
Find free naloxone (NARCAN®) in your area with this flyer created courtesy of CCODP.
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