Mohave County Actions Taken in Opioid Crisis September 28, 2017 Michelle Valandingham MHA, BHSc, Coordinator, Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention Program
Mohave County Actions Taken in Opioid Crisis
September 28, 2017
Michelle Valandingham MHA, BHSc, Coordinator, Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention Program
Mohave Substance Abuse Coalition
• Mohave Substance abuse, Treatment, Education, & Prevention Partnership (MSTEPP)
• 2007-current
• Mohave Substance Abuse Team (MSAT)
• 2013-2017
Strategy 1 Reduce illicit acquisition and diversion of prescription drugs
• Pharmacy Mats / Pads
• Drug Drop Boxes
• Pill Pods
• Timer Caps
• Deterra Bags
Strategy 2 Promote responsible prescribing and dispensing policies and practices
• Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)
• 81%
• 50% Increase
Strategy 3 Enhance prescription drug practice and policy in law enforcement
• Kingman Police Department
• Narcan Pilot Program
• Community Coalitions
• Naloxone training
Strategy 4 Increase public awareness and patient education about prescription
misuse and abuse
• Health & Resource Fairs
• Speaker in schools
• Walk Away From Drugs
• Banner/Poster Contest
• Public Education
• Project Proposal
Strategy 5 Enhance assessment and referral to substance abuse treatment
• State Targeted Response (STR) Grant
• Residential
• Center of Excellence
• Peer Support
• Care Manager
• Community Resource Guide
Questions?
• Michelle Valandingham MHA, BHSc
• Mohave County Department of Public Health
• 928.753.0794 x.4336