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Fentanyl Resources

Fentanyl Resources

Greenville ISD is committed to being part of the fight against the nationwide fentanyl crisis. Fentanyl overdoses in neighboring school districts have raised concern for our community. We want you to be informed and encourage you to partner with us to create awareness and keep our schools safe. We are partnering with Greenville ISO Police Department, Emergency Management, local health authorities, and Drugfree Greenville to promote awareness to inform and educate all students, staff and members in the Greenville ISO community. 

Greenville ISD's Prevention and Emergency Response Plan

  • Provide information and education to staff, students and families about the prevention of Opioid overdoses including fentanyl related incidents.
  • Every Greenville ISO elementary, middle, and high school campus will be supplied with Narcan, a medical solution that can restore normal breathing if a person is experiencing a fentanyl related overdose.
  • Every school campus will have designated staff who will receive training before being allowed to administer Narcan on their campus.

School Resources

Fentanyl Communication and Education

•    Greenville ISO Fentanyl Awareness PPT
•    Lessons from the Field Webinar - Part1: Knowing the Facts About Fentanyl
 

Fentanyl Video Resources

Impactful videos and public service announcements to support conversations around the dangers of Fentanyl 

Family Resources

Drug experimentation is riskier than ever before. It is important to discuss the dangers of fentanyl so children will be prepared to make a life-saving decision in a situation that involves drugs. 

Conversation talking points to share with your family:

  • Fentanyl has been linked to student deaths in Hunt County. The drug market has been flooded with millions of fake prescription pills that are made of fentanyl.
  • Assume all pills you get online on Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter or from a friend are not safe, and small amounts can be deadly.
  • There is no way to test a pill to see if it is real. Do not trust anyone who tells you that "these pills are safe." No one knows for sure, no matter what they say.
  • M-30s are the most common markings on fake pills. Do not take a pill marked M- 30.
  • If you didn't get a pill from your doctor, don't put it in your mouth. It's not worth the risk!

All students who have been prescribed medication by their doctor must follow Greenville ISO guidelines for medication administration.

Keep any prescription drugs in your home secure and locked away, out of the reach of others. Approximately 50% of children under the age of 18 who misuse prescription pain medications obtain them from friends or family members (National Survey for Drug Use and Health, 2013)

Prevent misuse and unintentional harm from medications by removing unused medications from your home. 

Additional Resources

Must - See Videos

Hays CISD Fighting Fentanyl Video Series

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

 

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

Resources for Opioid Misuse and Addiction 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Free, confidential 24-hour, a day, 365-day-a-year, treatment referral and information for 
individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use disorders.

              You are not alone. Connect with Free 24/7 support by Text, Chat or Whatsapp:

  • Text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor.
  • Chat with a Counselor
  • Message on WhatsApp

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free 
and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a 
day, 7 days a week in the United States.

The outline was taken from Austin ISD. Resources were changed to be
applicable for GISD.