Hector Murrieta, Principal of Sierra High School, hosts a podcast episode 4 on the opioid crisis and naloxone education. Guests Suhanee Mitragotri, a Harvard student, and Dr. Scott Weiner discuss the rise and fall of opioid overdose deaths, with a peak of 80,000 in 2021 and a current rate of 60,000. They highlight the importance of naloxone, now available over the counter, in reversing opioid overdoses. Suhanee's Naloxone Education Initiative trains high school students to recognize and respond to overdoses. They emphasize the need for harm reduction and the importance of integrating naloxone education into school health curricula.

Sounds great. Can you add these links for the show notes:

Harvard Program: https://steppingstrong.bwh.harvard.edu/naloxone-administration-program/#naloxone_education
Training slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZqkVwmt1B7g2dhN7nVaYrN3wQsrgIOIVethsRymrvws/edit?usp=sharingTraining script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LVEDB8AeqJJpPis1mz6-4MYRTl2Onwx31sczhSN5pCU/edit?usp=sharing

Local Resources:

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health: https://dph.sbcounty.gov/programs/health-edu/opioid-initiative/

Overdose Youth Safety in the Inland Empire (ODYSIE) Program: https://odysie.org/

Where to find the School Health Connection Podcast:
SBCSS Website, Buzzsprout, Spotify, iHeart and Amazon Music
School-based Health Center information: California School-Based Health Alliance Visit Inland Empire School Health Coalition to join the Coalition Check out past recorded webinars on School-Based Health Centers: 2023-2024 2022-2023.
For more information on Healthy SBCSS, visit www.healthysbcss.net or contact Ms. Farrah Northcott, RD, Director, Healthy SBCSS by calling 909.386.2775 To contact today’s podcast host, please email: hector.murrieta@sbcusd.k12.ca.us If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lif...

Sierra High School Principal Hector Murrieta hosts the School Health Connection podcast, featuring Daysi Silvas-Ramirez, a peer support associate at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. Daysi, a recent college graduate and advocate for mental health, shares her experiences as a foster youth and the impact of mental health support during her high school years. She emphasizes the importance of non-judgmental listening and the role of counselors in her life. Daysi advises school personnel to pay attention to high-achieving students who may be overlooked. She also highlights the value of peer support associates and encourages schools to utilize their services.

Where to find the School Health Connection Podcast:
SBCSS Website, Buzzsprout, Spotify, iHeart and Amazon Music
School-based Health Center information: California School-Based Health Alliance Visit Inland Empire School Health Coalition to join the Coalition Check out past recorded webinars on School-Based Health Centers: 2023-2024 2022-2023.
For more information on Healthy SBCSS, visit www.healthysbcss.net or contact Ms. Farrah Northcott, RD, Director, Healthy SBCSS by calling 909.386.2775 To contact today’s podcast host, please email: hector.murrieta@sbcusd.k12.ca.us If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lif...

Lexi Backstrom and Hector Murrieta discussed the Riverside County Office of Education's CAREspace program, which provides free mental health services to everyone in Riverside County. The conversation also touched on the office's creative programs, including Lucky PAWS, a pet adoption program. CAREspace services can be accessed by calling 951-276-CARE (2273) or by going to www.rcoe.us/carespace and filling out the online referral form.

Where to find the School Health Connection Podcast:
SBCSS Website, Buzzsprout, Spotify, iHeart and Amazon Music
School-based Health Center information: California School-Based Health Alliance Visit Inland Empire School Health Coalition to join the Coalition Check out past recorded webinars on School-Based Health Centers: 2023-2024 2022-2023.
For more information on Healthy SBCSS, visit www.healthysbcss.net or contact Ms. Farrah Northcott, RD, Director, Healthy SBCSS by calling 909.386.2775 To contact today’s podcast host, please email: hector.murrieta@sbcusd.k12.ca.us If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lif...