The Prevention Coalition of Greater Prince William

Overdoses can happen in unexpected situations and to anyone: a friend, a family member, a coworker, at home, outside, or in a public place. You may not know that someone is at risk of overdose- stigma prevents many who use drugs from telling others and physical distancing can create social isolation.  Do you know how to help someone who has overdosed on opioids? Prince William Community Services is offering a free online class that will provide the knowledge and confidence you need to potentially save a life during an opioid overdose emergency. During this 60-minute virtual class, presented by a qualified instructor from the Behavioral Health Wellness team, you will learn:

• How to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose.
• How to administer Narcan nasal spray to potentially reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
• Other knowledge needed to fully respond to an opioid overdose emergency (what to do and not do).

Questions? Email csbhwteam@pwcgov.org

The Truth Initiative is dedicated to seeking, speaking, and spreading the truth on smoking, vaping, and nicotine. Here you can find tools to help quit smoking nd vaping.

• Parents can text QUIT to (202) 899-7550 to sign up to receive text messages designed specifically for parents of vapers.
• Teens and young adults can use “This is Quitting” a free quit-vaping and quit-smoking mobile program designed specifically for teens and young adults by texting DITCHJUUL to 88709.

BecomeAnEX is a free, digital quit-smoking plan and online community of thousands of smokers and ex-smokers developed by Truth Initiative in collaboration with Mayo Clinic. It has helped more than 910,000 people develop the skills and confidence to successfully quit. Research has shown that following the BecomeAnEX quit plan quadruples a tobacco user’s chance of quitting. Sign up Now or Learn more

Why do you need a disposal Kit? Unused and expired prescription and over the counter medications left unmonitored in home medicine cabinets can be a major risk  to youth, adolescents, and even adults who live in or visit your home. Accidental and intentional ingestion of medication can lead to acute poisoning, drug overdose, and related side effects. Claim your free Deterra Medication Disposal Kit today by submitting the form below!

Prince William Community Services can offer you Deterra Medication Disposal Kits at no-cost to you.

SAMHSA’s national youth substance use prevention campaign, “Talk. They Hear You.” , helps parents and caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use.  The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign aims to reduce underage drinking and other substance use among youths under the age of 21 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address these issues with their children early and often. Visit the “Talk. They Hear You.” website for discussion starters and guides, information handouts, PSA’s, podcasts, and more.

Fentanyl is being laced into street drugs across the greater Prince William County area. Fentanyl is undetectable and untraceable, which means it’s causing a spike in teen overdoses.

Stay safe by knowing the risks and what to do in case of an overdose.