SAFE RX MENDOCINO
In the fall of 2015, a coalition of concerned community members, medical professionals, educators, law enforcement, and community based organizations formed Safe Rx Mendocino. Safe Rx Mendocino takes a community approach to the safe management of prescription painkillers in our county. Because of the divergent needs of our geographically diverse county, we created two sub-coalitions that meet regularly to address the needs of residents on the Mendocino Coast and Inland communities.
OUR MISSION
Safe Rx Mendocino will focus on preventing and reducing opioid misuse and stigma, promoting holistic and comprehensive treatment, and strengthening partnerships with health providers, law enforcement, and our community.
OUR VISION
A healthier community free from opioid misuse.
OUR PARTNERS
- Adventist Health
- Anderson Valley Health Center
- The Arbor DFC
- Consolidated Tribal Health Project
- Ford Street Project
- MCAVHN
- MCHC Health Center
- Mendocino County Public Health
- Mendocino County Youth Project
- Mendonoma Health Alliance
- Partnership HealthPlan
- Redwood Coast Medical Services
- Redwood Community Services (RCS)
VIDEOS
Below are two videos produced by Safe Rx Mendocino. These are powerful videos and can be triggering. The first is the long (5 min.) version and the second is a short (1 min.) version. Both also come in Spanish. Feel free to download them and share them, they are free. Thank you to all of the people who gave their time and energy, especially to those who told their stories. We appreciate you opening your hearts for us and your community.
IN THE NEWS
Here are some links to stories and videos Safe Rx Mendocino has been involved with:
- Opioid Coalition Fights the Crisis
- Community Take Back: South Valley High School Coordinates Opioid Awareness
- The Opioid Epidemic: What Does Our Community Need to Know?
- The Opioid Epidemic by Laura Welter
- Mind, Body, Health: Opioid Crisis