Resource Library
Vetted materials you can filter by audience & language.
Resources
Research-grounded overview of fentanyl trends and harms - supports the Sep drug trends training.
The County's overdose prevention program hub, with local data, quarterly reports, and community resources. A good starting point for anyone working on overdose in San Diego.
Comprehensive toolkit on preventing and responding to overdose, including naloxone guidance for community members, first responders, and providers.
Curated CDC hub of overdose communication and education materials for program use.
Evidence on short digital alcohol screening in health care settings. Pairs with the provider session on alcohol screening and brief intervention.
Evidence on enforcement aimed at bars and retailers that keep serving intoxicated customers. Speaks directly to responsible-service work.
SAMHSA-funded catalog of prevention workforce toolkits, guides, and recorded trainings.
Evidence-based guidance on how to talk about youth substance use in ways that build support for prevention. A practical reference when writing campaigns or talking to the public.
Alcohol Density Map
FAQs
Any community coalition, school, workplace, or provider organization in San Diego County can request support, at no cost.
Nothing. Trainings, technical assistance, and resources are provided free as part of a County of San Diego prevention contract.
Alcohol, cannabis, emerging substances like fentanyl, harm reduction, and overdose prevention — for community groups, providers, and public health partners.
Technical assistance is free, individualized support that starts with what you’re trying to accomplish. Common examples include making sense of local data, choosing and adapting an evidence-based program, strengthening a coalition, planning and strategy, and putting prevention strategies into practice. This isn’t a fixed menu — if you’re working on substance misuse prevention in San Diego County, just ask and we’ll figure out how we can help. Request technical assistance →
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Yes — three workgroups are open to new members. Fill out the form to express interest.