
Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention
Yavapai County Community Health Services Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention Team's focus includes:
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Increased access to and education on Narcan/naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal medication
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Promotion of medication disposal via drug drop boxes and Deterra bags
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Community outreach education
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Provider education
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Public awareness
If you are an agency or an individual interested in naloxone training or to be stocked with Deterra medication disposal bags, please contact:
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Melissa Garcia at 928-442-5966 or melissa.garcia@yavapai.us for the Verde Valley
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Josh Goldman at 928-442-5968 or josh.goldman@yavapai.us for the Prescott area
