SAfe Disposal
Improper disposal of medication and sharps poses serious health and safety threats, including potential for misuse and abuse of expired or no longer needed medications. Our coalition partners work hard to help the community know how to dispose of medications safely. There are several medication disposal sites throughout the county, Take Away envelopes, and DEA Take Back Days.
Medication Assisted Treatment
(MAT)
As a county with limited medical resources our coalition is working with neighboring and internal agencies to provide immediate resources and is moving towards increasing the number of MAT providers in the county and to establish a referral system to meet the local needs.
Outreach
Education and awareness are key to prevention and treatment. Our coalition strives to provide information throughout our community to increase awareness of opioid and substance use, Narcan, safe disposal, treatment and support resources. We give presentations througout our community to various agencies, organizations,businesses, youth, parents, caregivers, community members, Spanish speaking community members, and anyone wanting information.
Stakeholders
AmeriCorps
Board of Supervisors
Bright Future Recovery
California Department of Public Health
California Health Care Foundation
California Poison Control
California Overdose Prevention Network ( National Overdose Prevention Network)
Central Coast Overdose Prevention (CCODP)​
Community FoodBank of Hollister
Community Foundation of San Benito County
Community Solutions
Gavilan College
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
Health Trust
Hollister High School
Hollister Police Department
Hollister School District
H.O.M.E Resources
Integrated Waste Management
Local Health Care Providers
Local Public Health Pharmacists Work Group
Migrant Center
Office of Emergency Services San Benito County
SafeKids
Salud Para la Gente
San Benito County Behavioral Health Services
San Benito County Free Library
San Benito County Human Health & Services Agency
San Benito County Office of Education
San Benito County Probation
San Benito County Public Health Services
San Benito County Sheriff’s Office
San Benito Health Foundation
Sun Street Centers
Valley Health Associates
Youth Alliance
Youth Recovery Connections