Increase in Suspected Overdoses in the Truckee/Tahoe Area

Hi folks - We're sad to say that we're seeing an increase in suspected overdoses in the Truckee/Tahoe area. Thankfully, Narcan has been available in these instances and lives have been saved. 

Unfortunately, on Monday our neighbors in South Lake Tahoe lost four community members to suspected fentanyl overdose deaths. Read more about this tragedy here. Our hearts go out to all impacted by these tragic losses. 

In times like these, it is important to remember our overdose prevention best practices and harm reduction tools. To request Narcan, fentanyl test strips, or other harm reduction supplies, check out:
​​🛟 The Speedy Foundation: text or call  208-471-8904 
​🛟 Tahoe Forest Health System: text or call: 530-606-0914 or visit the Emergency Department @ 10121 Pine Avenue in Truckee
​​🛟 Nevada County Behavioral/Public Health visit 10075 Levon Avenue in Truckee 

• New FREE Health Supply Vending Machine available on 1st-floor entryway

​​🛟 Gateway Mountain Center: text or call 530-426-2110 or visit 10038 Meadow Way Unit C in Truckee from 12-5 M-F
You can learn about other local free harm reduction services at: https://knowoverdosenc.com/local-resources/ 

REMEMBER…Counterfeit pills or other street drugs (i.e.- MDMA, cocaine, and others) may include lethal doses of fentanyl. Naloxone is easy to use and small to carry. Naloxone can be used without medical training or authorization and can be used on anyone at risk, as there are no effects on someone without opioids in their system.

❤️ CARRY NARCAN & GET TRAINED ON HOW TO USE IT
❤️ USE FENTANYL TESTING STRIPS WHEN USING DRUGS
❤️ TRY NOT TO USE ALONE WHEN POSSIBLE (www.neverusealone.com / 877-696-1996)
❤️ GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED ON NARCAN ADMINISTRATION & CARRY IT IN YOUR WORKPLACE

Let's help keep each other safe & healthy, y'all!

You are invited to help with alert efforts by sharing this with your organization and/or social media. Alert materials are shared on the Google document linked below:

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m7U8-slAJjwzlXt_xdtGWmadF5tcyXQchQw-AmgY5fg/edit?usp=sharing​