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The Ramsey County OPUS Coalition works in collaboration with school districts, treatment providers, law enforcement, and other community leaders to build awareness of and provide substance use education through skills-based training.
Check back often for upcoming virtual/in-person trainings.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Drug Take Back Day
EVENT DETAILS
Date: OCTOBER 26th, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cub Foods Midway | 1440 University Ave, W Saint Paul, MN 55104
75% of people who abuse prescription pain relievers get them from friends or relatives
DEAL WITH IT, SO THEY DON’T.
Safely dispose of unwanted, expired, and unused medicines for free. Safe disposal of unwanted medicine helps prevent crime, drug abuse, and accidental poisoning. Not flushing medicines down the drain or disposing of them in the trash helps protect our environment.
Community Education Events
These Events are designed to educate parents and community members on the latest substance use trends among teens and provide insight on evidence-informed approaches to supporting Generation Z. The coalition works with each individual community, school district or school to plan these events according to the specific needs or issues within that community.
Past Events:
| 4/24/2018 | White Bear Lake High School – South Campus |
| 4/25/2018 | Roseville High School |
| 11/1/2018 | Bethel University- Benson Great Hall |
| 5/9/2019 | Moundsview High School |
| 5/16/2019 | Irondale High School |
| 2/13/2020 | White Bear Lake Area- School- North Campus |
| 2/20/2020 | North St Paul High School Forum |
| 3/26/2020 | Webinar- Quora Education Center |
| 4/28/2021 | Supporting and Inspiring Students – 916 Teacher Training |
| 4/29/2021 | Supporting and Inspiring Students – 916 Community Event |
| 5/26/2021 | Understanding SUD & Resources for Support |
| 02/26/2022 | Creating Black History By Creating Healthy Habits |
| 04/30/2022 | Drug Take Back Day |
| 05/26/2022 | Understanding SUD & Resources for Support |
| 02/14/2023 | Narcan Training |
| 04/03/2023 | St. Anthony Parent Event |
| 04/22/2023 | Drug Take Back Day |
| 05/03/2023 | Office of National Drug Control Policy Meeting |
| 05/22/2023 | St. Anthony Community Event |
| 06/08/2023 | Understanding SUD & Resources for Support |
| 06/15/2023 | St. Paul PD Safe Summer Nights |
| 06/29/2023 | St. Paul PD Safe Summer Nights |
| 07/11/2023 | Ramsey County Power Within Us |
| 07/13/2023 | St. Paul PD Safe Summer Nights |
| 04/20/2024 | Drug Take Back |
| 06/13/0224 | St. Paul PD Safe Summer Nights |
| 06/20/2024 | St. Paul PD Safe Summer Nights |
| 07/18/2024 | St. Paul PD Safe Summer Nights |
| 07/25/2024 | St. Paul PD Safe Summer Nights |
| 08/01/2024 | St. Paul PD Safe Summer Nights |
| 08/15/2024 | St. Paul PD Safe Summer Nights |
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Drug Take-Back Sites in Ramsey County
90% of people who misuse prescription medication get it from friends and family members. Don't let your medicine cabinet become yet another statistic. Safely dispose of prescription medications at one of the many drop sites in Ramsey County.