Promoting Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) to Prevent Overdose and Suicide
Friday, August 30, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Providence St. Patrick Hospital in the Broadway Building Training Center, 500 W. Broadway
This workshop will talk about what Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) are, why they matter, and what we are seeing in Montana data. Participants will also have a chance to share their ideas for how our community can bolster opportunities for PCEs in Missoula. Brought to you by Missoula Public Health and Providence St. Patrick Hospital. FREE. No need to preregister!
1.5 CEU's available - Approved by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health
Overdose Prevention and Response Training
Friday, August 30, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Scheels, Southgate Mall (in the Training Center)
Learn about ways to combat the opioid overdose crisis in our community. In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), the Missoula Drug Safety Coalition will be holding a FREE Overdose Reversal and Prevention training at Scheels at Southgate Mall. Note: Free Narcan will be provided. No lunch will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Saturday, August 31, 11:30 - 1 p.m. Missoula Public Library, Blackfoot Room (4th Floor)
Learn about ways to combat the opioid overdose crisis in our community. In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), the Missoula Drug Safety Coalition will be holding a FREE Overdose Reversal and Prevention training at the Missoula Public Library. Note: Free Narcan will be provided. No lunch will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
University of Montana Griz Game - Overdose Awareness Day Tailgate
Saturday, August 31, 4:00 - ~8:30 p.m. (at half-time - meet to walk over to Main Hall for memorial) University of Montana Grizzly Stadium
Come join us for a tailgate at the first Griz game of the season! Learn more about overdoses and help bring awareness to our community! Our tailgate can be found in Spot #5 in Memorial Row, in front of Adams Center along major walkway. (See map below; located highlighted in yellow.)
Main Hall Lighting, the University of Montana
Saturday, August 31 from ~8:30 to ~9:30 (during halftime of Griz game) Main Hall, the University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive
Join us to see UM's Main Hall turn purple for International Overdose Awareness Day. No fee or registration required to attend this campus event.
FAQ's
Where can I get FREE Narcan In Missoula?
Open Aid Alliance: 715 Ronan St, Missoula, MT 59801. The office is open 12 Noon to 5PM Monday-Thursday, closed on Fridays Missoula City-County Health Department: 301 W Alder St, Missoula, MT 59802. The office is open 8AM to 5PM Monday-Friday
Dose of Hope Harm Reduction Resource Kiosks:
Mountain Line Transfer Station (west side of building, available 24/7) - 200 W. Pine St., Missoula, MT 59802
Missoula Food Bank and Community Center - 1720 Wyoming St, Missoula, MT 59801
Johnson Street Shelter - 1919 North Ave W, Missoula, MT 59801
Hope Rescue Mission Drop In Center - 2811 Latimer St Suite 223, Missoula, MT 59808
Where can I drop off unused or expired medications?
IN MISSOULA:
Missoula Police Department – 435 Ryman (open 24/7)
Granite Pharmacy – 2230 27th Ave.
U of M Curry Health CenterPharmacy – 634 Eddy Ave.
Partnership Health Center – 401 Railroad Street W.
CVS Pharmacy - 1902 Brooks
Missoula Pharmacy – 1211 S. Reserve
Community Cancer Center – 2827 Fort Missoula Rd.
Community Med CTR Hospital – 2827 Fort Missoula Rd.
Albertson’s/Osco Pharmacy
1003 E. Broadway St., Missoula, MT
2205 Oxford St., Missoula, MT
2230 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT
3800 Russell St., Missoula, MT
Walmart Pharmacy
3555 Mullan Rd., Missoula, MT
4000 Hwy. 93 S., Missoula, MT
Rosauers Food and DrugPharmacy - 2350 Reserve St.
Lolo: Lolo Drug – 103 Glacier Dr.
Frenchtown: Granite Pharmacy Health Services – 16862 Beckwith St., Suite P
Tuesday, August 6 - Saturday, August 10 - daily Missoula County Fairgrounds The Missoula Drug Safety Coalition will be at the fair. Learn ways to prevent and respond to overdose. Make a tribute to someone you have lost to the overdose epidemic.
"The world’s annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind."
