Life-Saving Strategies for Substance Use Prevention
Educating youth about substance abuse, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and preventing addiction.
OUR TEAM
Our Why
Substance abuse in teens is influenced by peer pressure, stress, and influence from tobacco companies.
Substance use is spreading rapidly throughout our city and the nation.
Data of opioid deaths in San Bernardino County
What is Narcan?
1.6 Million in the Past Year have suffered from a substance use disorder
That is roughly nine times the population of Rancho Cucamonga
Heat map of use of Narcan, December 2023, RC Fire District
Number of uses of Narcan in our City, December 2023, RC Fire District
In the past youth leaders effectively passed smoking policies and we aim to direct our focus towards narcan access and education policies.
Policy Recommendations from Youth
Map of the implementation of the 1000 feet buffer zone in Rancho Cucamonga.
Policy Successfully Passed
As youth leaders, we want to make recommendations on future polices that can have a impactful and positive outlook onto our community.
-Narcan to be accessible in schools like every classroom to save lives.
-Narcan available at public facilities from local businesses to public spaces.
-Education awareness campaign city-wide
-Outreach and education across all classrooms and schools.
CPR Class
Our team partnered with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire district, where our group was trained on how to administer Narcan and CPR.
Fire District
Sandy and Patricia presenting to the Healthy RC steering committee.
RCMS Train the Trainer
Our team incorporated our knowledge onto other youths by hosting a presentation on CPR and Narcan training at RCMS. Video Presentation
Community Training
Training Friends and Family after getting CPR and Narcan trained.
Our Strategy
Hands-Only CPR Class taught at Rancho Cucamonga Middle School
Promote Evidence-Based and Evidence-Informed Prevention Program
Need for expanded treatment options in their communities while working with leaders in the health sector to advocate for changes in the way opioid use and misuse is addressed.
Conduct a more thorough analysis of the substance abuse and addiction issues within our community.
