Spokane Regional Opioid Task Force

12/09/2025

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

12/02/2025

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

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...

11/25/2025

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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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...

11/19/2025

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

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.

11/18/2025

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:

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...

11/11/2025

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

10/29/2025

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

10/25/2025

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

06/27/2025

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03/11/2025

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Treatment and recovery services in Spokane County are being enhanced, thanks to funds from an opioid settlement with pharmacies.

11/21/2024

We hope you'll join us this evening at 5:00 pm for a free virtual family support group for those with loved ones struggling with addiction or are in the early stages of recovery.

This group is about offering support to one another, and also covers various topics related to recovery from addiction and mental health struggles, such as:

▪ Disease of Addiction
▪ Setting Healthy Boundaries
▪ Codependency
▪ Enabling and Detachment
▪ Communication Skills
▪ Relapse Prevention
▪ Letting Go
▪ Treatment Placement Support

Addiction is a family disease, and amid the chaos, family members need a place to go for support. Our goal is to help you feel connected to others who understand your struggles and help you see hope in rebuilding your family into something you may have never thought possible.

Meeting starts at 5:00 pm.
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We will not meet on Wednesday, November 27th because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

11/08/2024

On October 26, 2024 we partnered with local CPWI coalitions West Spokane Wellness Partnership, Shadle Prevention & Wellness Coalition, , Spokane Police Department and hosted a Medication Take Back Day at Salem Lutheran Church. During this day, we took back 33 pounds of medication! That is a total of 273 pounds taken back since 2022. Community was invited to bring back unused, unwanted, and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications to be safely disposed of.

If you missed the medication take back day but have medications you wish to dispose of, you can visit www.takebackyourmeds.org to find a permanent medication take back site near you!