East County MEDS Coalition Chapter

03/11/2026

San Ramon Valley Parents: Got a graduating high school Senior? This workshop is a must for you and bring your student with you! Everyone will leave better informed and equipped with a free naloxone overdose rescue kit.

03/10/2026

The City of Pittsburg's Recreation Department is hosting its first My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Ambassador Program kickoff on Wednesday, March 18, at 5pm at the Marina Community Center, 340 Marina Blvd. The MBK Pittsburg Youth Ambassador Program is designed to empower and uplift young men of color ages 14-21 in Pittsburg, California, by providing the tools, mentorship, and resources they need to complete their post-secondary education or training, ensuring they succeed and thrive in their communities. This program is FREE to up to 25 young men thanks to a grant from The Barack Obama Foundation.

12/18/2025

📣 PAID Opportunity for High School Students

The East Contra Costa MEDS Coalition is recruiting high school students to participate in a paid Youth Curriculum Review Team focused on improving a Fentanyl Awareness & Prevention Curriculum for local schools.

Youth participants will review curriculum materials, share feedback, and help ensure lessons are engaging for students.

What participants receive:
✔ Payment for participation
✔ Youth Leadership Skills
✔ Opportunity to make a real impact on youth health and safety

Time commitment:
• Meeting 1x per week for 5 months
• Meetings are 1–2 hours each

Eligibility:
• Attend a high school in East Contra Costa County

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/X1BcvU3wKWzowm6r5
📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Please share with students, parents, educators, and youth-serving organizations who may be interested.

12/18/2025

📣 PAID Opportunity for High School Students (Ages 14–18)

The East Contra Costa (EC) MEDS Coalition is recruiting high school students ages 14–18 to participate in a paid Youth Curriculum Review Team focused on improving a Fentanyl Awareness & Prevention Curriculum for local schools.

Youth participants will review curriculum materials, share feedback from a youth perspective, and help ensure lessons are relevant, accurate, and engaging for students. This curriculum will be used to support school districts in East Contra Costa County.

What participants receive:
✔ Payment for participation
✔ Youth Leadership Skills
✔ Opportunity to make a real impact on youth health and safety

Time commitment:
• Meeting 1x per week for 4 months
• Meetings are 1–2 hours each

Eligibility:
• Ages 14–18
• Attend a high school or youth program in East Contra Costa County

📌 Parent/guardian permission is required for participants under 18.

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/X1BcvU3wKWzowm6r5
📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Please share with students, parents, educators, and youth-serving organizations who may be interested.

The EC MEDS Coalition is recruiting high school students ages 14–18 to help review and improve our new Fentanyl Awareness & Prevention Education Curriculum. Your voice matters! We want youth leaders to help us make sure this curriculum is relevant, accurate, and meaningful for young people in our ...

12/10/2025

🌟 PAID OPPORTUNITY for East County youth! 🌟
The EC MEDS Coalition is recruiting high school students ages 14–18 to help review our new Fentanyl Awareness Curriculum — and yes, you will be paid for your participation 💵✨

Your voice matters, and we want YOUR perspective to help shape real lessons used in local schools.

📚 What you’ll do:
• Review fentanyl prevention lessons
• Share honest feedback
• Help ensure the curriculum feels real and relevant

This is a great way to make an impact AND get compensated for your time. 🙌💛

🔗 Apply now!
https://forms.gle/aa9NZxaaA65k9Syx9

12/04/2025

🧡 We want to hear from YOU!
Take our quick, anonymous Harm Reduction Survey to help improve opioid prevention and support in our community.

Your voice = stronger services + more resources.
It only takes a few minutes!

Link: https://forms.gle/9jJSBGnvmkta67c66

11/10/2025

Come to the east county community forum to share your concerns with substance use in your community. Dinner and light refreshments will be served.

Registration link posted below:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=3tkgKC3cY0OGJvKwA0OMRdnInwQ_cWFKgXjE0Wydt81UMDVHWEdHUVE0WDlUR1ZBWlFaT0s4WTlBVi4u&route=shorturl

11/03/2025

Are you concerned about Alcohol and Substance Use in your community?

Please join the Central County Community Forum to help shape Contra Costa County's Substance Use Strategic Prevention Plan. Community members (especially parents, families and youths) and local stakeholders are invited to join the discussion on issues surrounding the underage use of alcohol, cannabis, opioids and other drugs. Naloxone will be available. Dinner and light refreshments will be provided.

Date 📅: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time 🕒: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location 📍: Mt. Diablo Loma Vista Adult Center (Multi-Use Room) - 1266 San Carlos Ave, Concord, CA 94518
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/g/ndm0aZyGsS

11/02/2025

Keep your circle safe and share the Never Use Alone hotline: 877-696-1996.