YOR IV Project Name:Â Bi-County Youth Opioid Response and Prevention Program
Project Description: The Bi-County Youth Opioid Response and Prevention Program San Benito County Public Health, lead for the San Benito County Opioid Task Force and partner organization Central Coast Overdose Prevention of Monterey County are implementing a bi-county youth-driven initiative aimed at empowering youth to lead efforts in substance youth prevention and community education across their two counties. The two neighboring counties not only share borders with residents moving between them for home, work and recreation but also share opioid/overdose-related challenges. This project centers on youth engagement through the establishment of a bi-county Youth Advisory Board (YAB). The YAB will guide and support key youth-led activities, including facilitating peer and parent listening sessions. Insights from these sessions will then shape a youth-centered social media campaign and podcast series, amplifying youth voices and perspectives across both counties.
Partner Agencies: San Benito Co. Public Health Community Health Team, Gavilan Community College, San Benito Co. Office of Education and Hollister High District, San Benito Co. Youth Alliance, YMCA of San Benito, Window of Awareness & Hope, Monterey Co. Office of Education and Schools, Youth Groups, PRP Clinic in Monterey
Primary Contact:
Name: Mary White, PharmD
Position: Pharmacist/Lead SBV Opioid Task Force
Email: mwhite@sanbenitocounty.ca.gov
Phone:Â 831-637-5367
Website: www.sbcopioidtaskforce.org