Who We Are & Why

The Los Angeles Overdose Prevention Task Force is an interdisciplinary coalition of governmental organizations, community agencies and individuals working to prevent rising overdose deaths throughout L.A. County. More on the Task Force . [Click here for more info.]

• Task Force Members •

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To Note

Drug Overdose Prevention in Los AngelesTask Force Policy Achievements

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Meeting of the Task Force

Every 2nd Thursday of the Month

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Cri-Help, Incorporated
11027 Burbank Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601
More on Meetings: [click here]
Directions: [click here]

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Action Alerts

Task Force Co-Sponsors SB 767

Drug Overdose Treatment Liability Act
This California State Senate Bill will protect Clinicians who prescribe lifesaving naloxone for people experiencing opiate overdose.

New York, New Mexico and Connecticut have enacted similar legislation protecting licensed health care professionals and third parties from civil and criminal liability.
Senate Bill Text: [click here]

Harm Reduction Coalition's SB 767

Write a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee or the Bill's author, Senator Ridley-Thomas.
Action Alert Info: [click here]