According to Monterey County Public Health, deaths from opioids is already more than three times the total for 2018 – with 29 deaths so far. And, in just over the last 10 days, Community Hospital has reported 9 overdoses – with one resulting in the death of a 16-year-old girl in Seaside.

Emergency, Preparedness

In support of National Recovery Month, Monterey County Prescribe Safe Initiative, Community Human Services (CHS), Montage Health, and Valley Health Associates have partnered to host the first Monterey County Overdose Awareness and Prevention Day.