If you or someone you know is having an overdose emergency, call 911 right away.
SUPPORT SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY IN FREDERICKSBURG
SAVE 1 LIFE
Educate. Advocate. Save Lives
The impact on our community is devastating.
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Save1Life
Save 1 Life is our local campaign to address the opioid epidemic. We all have a role to play – from education, prevention, treatment, and recovery – in keeping our loved ones and our community safe from opioid misuse. Together, we can #Save1Life!
Our Mission
"To save lives by engaging and educating those in Planning District 16 (Fredericksburg and surrounding communities) in the implementation of harm reduction approaches related to substance use and overdose prevention"
ADVOCATE
1. Educate yourself on safe prescribing practices and alternative pain management options
2. Discuss your prescriptions and medications with your doctor and dentist to ensure safe and effective use
3. Engage with your community to increase understanding and reduce the stigma around substance use
View tips for safe storage at cdc.gov >>
BECOME INFORMED
EDUCATE
PREVENT OPIOID OVERDOSES
HARM REDUCTION
Practical strategies to minimize the negative consequences of drug use rather than solely stopping the behavior.
COMMUNITY AWARENESS
WAYS TO HELP
SAFE MEDICATION PRACTICES
CARRY
NARCAN.
Narcan is a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses. We recommend adding Narcan to your first aid kit.
Free Narcan is available from various agencies after a quick 10-15 minute training.
DISPOSE OLD MEDICATIONS.
National Drug Take Back events happen twice a year. Locally, this effort is Operation Medicine Cabinet.
Medication disposal kits are available throughout the community.
KEEP YOUR
MEDICATIONS SAFE.
Know what’s in your medicine cabinet and who has access to it. Use medication lockboxes to limit access.
Store all medications in a secured place in your home out of reach of children and pets
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
DONATE OR VOLUNTEER
Join our mission to combat the opioid epidemic and create a safer, healthier community. Whether it’s helping at events, distributing materials, or supporting outreach efforts, your time and skills are invaluable.
VOLUNTEER
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MAKE A DONATION
Your generosity saves lives. Help us provide life-saving tools like Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and educational resources to our community. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference.
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Save1Life is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible