Spokane Regional Opioid Task Force

This is a great resource, a post-overdose survival tool kit from our friends over at Friends For Life.

www.hca.wa.gov

Please note: Our December meeting is being postponed till January 8th. Please keep an eye out for an invitation. If you would like an invitation to meetings, please sign up at

Drug Prevention Spokane | Focus on Recovery Spokane Regional Opioid Task Force Vision: A community free from the negative effects of opioids and other substances. Mission: To prevent and reduce harm related to the use of opioids and other substances through education, advocacy and collaboration. Spokane Regional Opioid Taskforce Monthly Meeti...

During our naloxone trainings, we are often asked about the risk of opioid overdose from incidental or unintentional exposure — including exposure from skin contact.

Here’s what the American College of Medical Toxicology and the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology say:

**“The risk of clinically significant opioid exposure to law enforcement officers and other emergency responders performing routine duties — including overdose care — is essentially zero. To date, there have been *no* substantiated reports of emergency responders developing opioid intoxication from passive exposure (unintentional, incidental contact).”**

If your organization would like a training on naloxone administration or overdose response, we’re here to help.

Learn more here: [https://www.acmt.net/news/acmt-position-statement-preventing-occupational-opioid-exposure-to-emergency-responders/](https://www.acmt.net/news/acmt-position-statement-preventing-occupational-opioid-exposure-to-emergency-responders/)

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ACMT Position Statement: Preventing Occupational Opioid Exposure to Emergency Responders In response to the September 22nd White House press conference announcement linking autism to maternal acetaminophen use during pregnancy, the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) affirms the safety of acetaminophen in pregnancy and calls for an evidence-based approach to the search for cau...

The Naloxone Finder website has been brought under the umbrella of DOH, link below.

Naloxone Finder Naloxone is available over the counter at many pharmacies and major retailers. If you are able to do so, please purchase naloxone or use insurance. Otherwise, you can find free naloxone near you using the map below.

At our last meeting, Port Angeles Fire Chief Derrell Sharp presented on Operation Shielding Hope, an innovative, compassionate and effective response to an opioid overdose crisis. You can find the video here:

SROTF 11.06.2025 Operation Shielding Hope with PAFD Chief Derrell Sharp This video from the Spokane Regional Opioid Task Force meeting on 11-06-2025 features Port Angeles Fire Dept Cheif Derrell Sharp presenting on Operation Shie...

Looking for Narcan in our northern counties? NE Tri County Health has got you covered.

Join us for our next member meeting on 11/6/25 at 12:30PM. Zoom link in flier. Message [email protected] with questions or comments. We have been looking forward to an overview of this program for some time- excited for this one!

Happening today! See flyer for details! West Spokane Wellness Partnership Shadle Prevention & Wellness Coalition Spokane Police Department