Trident Spokane

10/14/2025

We're collecting blankets and warm clothing for the winter and need places to put our collection bins. Do you know of any locations that would be willing to help us out? We will provide the bins and signage! ❤️😊

08/06/2025

08/06/2025

So I spoke to the DOH, and they are operating with about 40% of the budget they did last year. A narcan nasal spray dose costs them $24. The IM (intramuscular) injection costs $8 per dose. We have to switch over to IM from here on out.
I personally like the injectable better, because its more effective. I do understand there is some hesitation from folks around needles and injections, but I promise everyone can learn and feel comfortable using them to save a life! I will be hosting a training at the spokane valley public library for Narcan IM injection on August 17th at 12 pm (noon outside) and at 1 pm, and I will be disturbing lots of IM injection kits there. Please let me know if you are interested in this free public training and how many IM injectable kits you need! Thank you! ❤️

Here is the email I got from them today:

"Dear OEND Partner,

We are writing to inform you about changes to DOH’s Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) program. Due to significant budget reductions, the following policy regarding your program’s naloxone ordering will be effective 8/5/2025.

Your program may order a maximum of 100 nasal naloxone kits per month.
This limit will be reflected on your program’s naloxone request form.
Any additional orders submitted within the same calendar month will not be fulfilled.


PLEASE NOTE: There is currently no limit on the number of intramuscular (IM) naloxone kits that your program can request each month. We recognize that 100 nasal naloxone kits per month may not be sufficient to meet your full programmatic request for nasal naloxone. We ask that programs consider distributing more IM naloxone to make up the difference.

Both IM and nasal naloxone are safe and effective; however, nasal naloxone kits cost 70% more than IM naloxone kits. Shifting our purchasing strategy to increase IM naloxone distribution will improve the OEND program’s ability to effectively serve all partners across Washington state.

OEND staff are available to support programs with training and technical assistance regarding these changes.

If you have questions about ways to increase IM naloxone distribution or would like a refresher training about how to use IM naloxone, please use this link to schedule a meeting with Sean Hemmerle, OEND Consultant.
If you have questions about budget reductions and naloxone ordering limits, please use this link to schedule a meeting with Chelsie Porter.


Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we navigate these changes to the OEND program. We appreciate everything you do to support the health of your communities."



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06/21/2025

I made a resource guide for our community of all the resources we had available at Spokane Pride this year! It's published here, please check it out and let me know if you have any questions!
Please share!

https://tridentspokane.com/spokane-pride-resources

06/13/2025

We will have a booth at Spokane Pride this year! We will be handing out water and Narcan, as well as doing a fun scavenger hunt for resources in our community! Stop by and pick up stuff and say hi!
🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈💯✨️

We are booth T54 by the Rotary Fountain!!

06/13/2025

🗽 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Peaceful Protest (U.S.)

✅ What You Can Do
• ✔ Protest peacefully in public spaces (parks, sidewalks, plazas).
• ✔ Speak freely, even if it criticizes the government.
• ✔ March on sidewalks without a permit (don’t block pedestrians).
• ✔ Record police in public (from a safe distance).
• ✔ Hold signs, chant, and hand out flyers.

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🚧 What Requires a Permit
• Marching in streets or blocking traffic.
• Using amplified sound (megaphones, speakers).
• Building stages, tents, or setting up large gatherings.

✍️ A city can’t deny a permit because of your message — only for safety or logistics.

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⚠️ If the Protest Grows Large:
• Police may redirect traffic or ask protestors to move.
• If ordered to disperse, they must clearly announce it and give time to leave.
• You can be arrested if you:
• Block roads without a permit
• Trespass on private property
• Disobey lawful orders

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🛡️ Stay Safe & Prepared
• 📱 Record interactions (your right).
• 👥 Stay with a group.
• 🆔 Carry ID.
• ☎️ Memorize a legal support number.
• 🧘 Remain calm and nonviolent.

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🚨 If You’re Detained or Arrested:
• Say: “I am exercising my First Amendment right to protest.”
• Say: “I want to remain silent. I want a lawyer.”
• Do not resist or argue.
• Do not give police your phone password — they need a warrant.

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📌 Your Rights Are Protected By:
• The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
• Court decisions supporting free speech and assembly

05/07/2025

The doh asked me to order 3-4 months worth of Narcan supplies, because the funding is in jeopardy. Today, I got this email. We usually distribute 800 nasal spray kits a month 😞
I don't know how to fix this or who I can appeal to to keep this program going.

04/28/2025

This can NOT happen. We need narcan every time we do outreach. We need to keep people alive until we can get them help!
CALL ALL YOUR REPS!!!

Despite overcoming he**in addiction himself, RFK Jr. is backing plans to cut a critical Narcan program that helped reduce overdose deaths.

04/08/2025

Start looking for these signs at places that will have emergency narcan available! My team and I at Tridentspokane.com are working hard to make sure places that are open late always have some on hand. If you know a bar or place open late that would like to carry it, it's free of charge! If we work together we can save lives!

04/05/2025

See yall there!

03/25/2025

Thanks White Rose Resistance for the resource!

03/02/2025

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