Loudoun County, VA (November 2, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Loudoun County Public Schools, and the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services, will be holding a community presentation on the dangers of fentanyl.
The event will be held this Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at Park View High School, 400 W. Laurel Avenue, Sterling.
The objective is to provide valuable information to parents and caregivers about the dangers associated with fentanyl. The meeting will feature presentations and discussions in English and Spanish on the following:
- Fentanyl 101: An overview of what Fentanyl is, what it looks like in pill form, and what we are seeing with our teens.
- Resources available in Loudoun County.
- Opioid Overdose Reversal Training (Revive), including knowing the signs of an opioid overdose, how to respond to an overdose, and how to use naloxone.
- How the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Loudoun County Public Schools, and the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services are addressing the problem.
Various organizations will have resource tables at the event, offering valuable information about treatment, programs, and support.
We encourage anyone who has children to attend this important presentation and take an active role in protecting our community.
