Santa Barbara Opioid Safety Coalition

Author: Lynda Rae

  • Santa Maria Health Care Center, County of Santa Barbara Public Health Department

    For appointments: (805) 346-7230

    ADDRESS: 2115 Centerpointe Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93454

    WEBSITE

    The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department offers Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) to patients 16 years of age and older with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) across five Health Care Centers (HCCs) with locations in Carpinteria, Lompoc, Santa Maria, and two sites in Santa Barbara. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale, and the health care centers accept Medi-Cal/CenCal.

    Services Offered
    Primary Care Providers (PCP) at the 5 health care centers provide MAT treatment utilizing a Team-Based Care approach. The PCP works alongside a Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant, and Administrative Assistant, with the goal to ensure the individual has the support to maintain frequent, regular follow up with the PCP. In addition, the PCP partners with an on-site Behavior Health Specialist for cognitive behavioral therapy; a Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional guidance, and a Pharmacist to facilitate receipt of the prescribed medication. The HCCs provide comprehensive services, and have ongoing regular long-term monitoring through regular checkups, providing early detection of relapse, reduced time to retreatment and improved long term outcomes.

    Payments Accepted: CenCal assigned to SMHCC, Medicare, and self-pay

    Services are available in Spanish.

  • Substance Use Disorder Wellness and Recovery Access Point (SUD WRAP)

    For appointments: (805) 681-5323

    ADDRESS: Available by appointment only County-wide

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    SUD WRAP provides MAT (medications for addiction treatment) to individuals of all ages experiencing an Alcohol Use Disorder or Opioid Use Disorder. We are outpatient by appointment only and can provide care coordination services to link clients to any additional services that would be of benefit in their treatment.

    Payments Accepted: Services are billed to Medi-Cal insurance and will be free of charge to the Medi-Cal beneficiary.

    Services are available in Spanish.

  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Emergency Department

    Patient Navigator: (805) 717-6984
    Emergency Department: (805) 737-3333

    ADDRESS: 1515 E Ocean Avenue, Lompoc CA 93436

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    The Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC) Emergency Department provides bridge prescriptions of Suboxone for individuals with opioid use disorders that desire recovery.  Depending on the patient’s last use and severity of symptoms, patients will be either treated with a dose of Buprenorphine in the hospital or written a prescription with instructions on how to self-start from home, microdose/cross taper and avoid precipitated withdrawal. Due to the high demand of MAT services and wait times to be seen, LVMC ED providers write a two- to three-week Bridge Suboxone prescription for patients that want to start MAT.

    Patients are educated on outpatient options available in the Lompoc area for continued MAT management and encouraged to make an appointment with a provider as soon as possible.

    Other services:

    Behavioral Health Services. Patients can be referred to Lompoc Health Behavioral Health for an assessment with a clinician where they will either continue to be seen or referred to another local therapist, dependent upon the patient’s needs. 

    Recovery Services.  The ED Patient Navigator is a Certified Peer Support Specialist who serves patients in all areas of the hospital and also meets with patients in the outpatient setting for peer support, motivational interviewing and linkages to continued care.

    Payments Accepted: Services can be billed through insurance (CenCal/Medi-Cal or private insurance).

    Services are available in Spanish.

  • YOR Place

    For appointments: (805) 260-1108

    ADDRESS: 425 W. Central Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436

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    YOR Place provides youth-driven community outreach, drop-in services, and access to prevention, intervention, treatment, medication for addiction treatment (MAT), and recovery services for youth (ages 12-24) who are misusing opioids and/or stimulants.

    Payments Accepted: Services are billed to Medi-Cal insurance and will be free of charge to the Medi-Cal beneficiary.

    Services are available in Spanish.

  • Press Release: LGBTQ+ Pride MonthJune 2022

    Press Release: LGBTQ+ Pride Month
    June 2022

    June is designated as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month to remember the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan and celebrate this milestone for the LGBTQ+ population in America. Although memorials are held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS, the spirit of Pride is celebratory. And while the last Sunday of the month was originally designated as the day of celebration, communities around the country eventually chose various days within June to celebrate which led to the variety of events, both celebratory and awareness-focused, that are now held throughout the month. Learn more at on the Library of Congress’s website.
     
    Quick Facts from The Trevor Project’s 2020-2021 Report:

    • More than 80% of LGBTQ youth stated that COVID-19 made their living situation more stressful — and only 1 in 3 LGBTQ youth found their home to be LGBTQ-affirming.
    • 75% of LGBTQ youth reported that they had experienced discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity at least once in their lifetime.

    Pacific Pride Foundation provides services for LGBTQ+ and HIV-impacted communities in Santa Barbara County:

    • 2,000 community members receive vital health & wellness services every year.
    • 1,000 people receive clean syringes and education about HIV prevention practices including PrEP and safer sex materials.
    • 3,000 people attend the Pacific Pride Festival each August.

    Connect online by posting on social media: Follow Santa Barbara Opioid Safety Coalition on Instagram at opioidsafetysb. Follow Pacific Pride on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and use the hashtag #PrideMonth all month. Write to incarcerated individuals who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ through Black & Pink National’s PenPal Program.

    Events: Attend Pacific Pride Festival for FREE which is hosted by Pacific Pride Foundation will be this August 27 at Chase Palm Park.

  • Press Release: National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) March 21-27, 2022

    Press Release: National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW)
    March 21-27, 2022

    About NDAFW
    National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®, or NDAFW, is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners—to help advance the science, so that we can improve the prevention and awareness of substance misuse in our own communities and nationwide. It was launched in 2010 by scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to stimulate educational events in communities so teens can learn what science has taught us about drug use and addiction. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism became a partner in 2016, and alcohol has been added as a topic area for the week. NIDA and NIAAA are part of the National Institutes of Health, and work with leading organizations, media outlets, and other Government agencies to spread the word about NDAFW.

    Events. Register your event or activity here. You can also view an Events Map on the website!

    Post on social media: use the #MyWhyNDAFW hashtag and post a photo of you holding the branded sign stating your reasons for why you support this week.

    Information for promoting mental and emotional well-being to reduce the risk of substance abuse as a coping strategy:
    Nurturing My Mental & Emotional Health
    Stressed Out?
    Is This Legit? Accessing Valid and Reliable Health Information
    National Drug & Alcohol IQ Challenge

  • AMA Releases New Report on Opioid Prescriptions and Overdose Deaths

    AMA Releases New Report on Opioid Prescriptions and Overdose Deaths

    September 21, 2021.

    Over the past decade, there has been a 44.4% decrease in opioid prescribing nationwide, according to a new report from the American Medical Association (AMA). Yet, the nation continues to see increases in overdose mainly due to illicit fentanyl, fentanyl analogs, methamphetamine and cocaine. To address this continuing epidemic, the AMA is urging policymakers to join physicians to reduce mortality and improve patient outcomes by removing barriers to evidence-based care, by acting now to:

    • Stop prior authorization for medications to treat opioid use disorder.
    • Ensure access to affordable, evidence-based care for patients with pain, including opioid therapy when indicated. While opioid prescriptions have decreased, the AMA is greatly concerned by widespread reports of patients with pain being denied care because of arbitrary restrictions on opioid therapy or a lack of access to affordable non-opioid pain care.
    • Take action to better support harm reduction services such as naloxone and needle and syringe exchange services.
    • Improve the data by collecting adequate, standardized data to identify and treat at-risk populations and better understand the issues facing communities.

    Read the full article here.

  • Celebrate International Overdose Awareness Day August 31, 2021 – Press Release

    Celebrate International Overdose Awareness Day August 31, 2021 – Press Release

    SANTA BARBARA – The tragedy of overdose is far too frequent but is ultimately preventable. Overdose prevention, education and recognition play a crucial role in saving lives and we thank you for getting involved. On August 31st, International Overdose Awareness Day, the Santa Barbara Opioid Safety Coalition (SBOSC) invites the community to visit our table at the Farmer’s Market on State St. to learn how overdose affects every single one of us and how you can make a difference. Join us at our table between 3:00 – 7:00 pm to learn more.

    Each year we lose thousands of people from drug overdose globally. Some survive but suffer a permanent injury, with devastating impact to their families and friends. Santa Barbara is not immune. You may have seen it, it has happened to people around you. Tomorrow, it could happen to someone you love. This is not an invisible issue. International Overdose Awareness Day provides an opportunity for us to reflect on practical ways to prevent overdose in our community. Overdose is preventable. Knowing the real facts about drugs and what to do when you see someone experiencing an overdose DOES save lives. Overdose Day events that aim to educate our communities about drugs can really help.

    The Goals of Overdose Awareness Day are:

    • to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death;
    • to acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have met with death or permanent injury as a result of drug overdose;
    • to send a strong message to current and former people who use drugs that they are valued

    We, the SBOSC, are playing our part to support the day with an informational table at the Santa Barbara farmer’s market on State St. Tuesday, August 31 between 3:00-7:00 pm. Together, communities, families, people who use drugs, government officials, international organizations, businesses and policy makers can come together in a shared effort to reduce the tragedy of overdose.

    SBOSC knows that now more than ever, it is important for the mental health movement to come together. This is a defining moment, rife with change and conflict on multiple fronts, and an opportunity to come together collaboratively to create the future where we all have hope for recovery.

    The Santa Barbara Opioid Safety Coalition (SBOSC) serves all of Santa Barbara County and is a community coalition dedicated to saving lives and preventing opioid misuse through expanding public education and media outreach, enhancing opioid surveillance, preventing overdose and promoting Naloxone distribution, promoting safe disposal practices, encouraging early intervention, and expanding treatment access and recovery.

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  • Project Recovery Perinatal Treatment Program

    For appointments: (805) 564-6057

    ADDRESS: 232 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara CA 93101

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    The Project Recovery Perinatal Treatment Program, operated by the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) offers outpatient treatment services for pregnant women and parents of both genders with substance abuse disorders, as well as childcare services for children. The primary goal is to bridge clients into the recovery community so they can lead healthy, independent lives for themselves and their children. Program components include early recovery issues; pregnancy and parenting skills; and nutrition and exercise education. Clients assessed as having an opioid use disorder who are interested in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) will be referred to CADA’s addiction specialist, who can prescribe MAT, for further assessment. Clients can then enroll in the program to help support their recovery while receiving MAT.

    Other services:

    Case management helps link clients to resources such as mental health treatment, housing, food, monetary assistance, and medical care.

    Recovery Services provide support to program graduates.  This may include individual meetings with their primary counselor, case management for school, medical, or mental health needs, relapse prevention support (ability to attend groups or contact counselor as needed), and continued support for family relationships.

    Payments Accepted: Services are offered on a sliding-fee scale or can be billed through insurance (CenCal/Medi-Cal or private insurance, in network).

    Services are available in Spanish.

  • Good Samaritan Shelter: Another Road Detox

    For appointments: (805) 736-0357 ext. 207

    ADDRESS: 113 S M Street, Lompoc, CA 93436

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    Another Road Detox is a 6 bed facility with Detoxification (Withdrawal Management) and Residential Treatment services. The program provides 24 hour supervision with a homelike environment to residents who are struggling with substance abuse issues. The goal is to obtain sobriety, develop coping skills in order to maintain ongoing recovery and help integrate back into the community.  MAT services are allowed for clients in Withdrawal Management and Residential Treatment. Clients assessed as having an Opioid Use Disorder will be referred to a partnering clinic and/or Physician for MAT services.  

    Services Offered

    Good Samaritan Shelter provides a variety of SUD services throughout the Central Coast Valley. Comprehensive services include Residential Treatment for both men and women, Withdrawal Management (Detoxification) services, Outpatient Treatment Services that include Intensive Outpatient and Recovery Services (aftercare). Clients assessed as having an Opioid Use Disorder will be referred to a partnering clinic and/or Physician for MAT services. 

    Approach to Care

    The goal is to obtain sobriety, develop coping skills in order to maintain ongoing recovery and help integrate back into the community.

    Payments Accepted: We accept Medi-Cal, self pay, and third party.

    Spanish: Yes