About the Coalition
Origins
In 2015, the Sacramento County Opioid Task Force was formed in response to concerns about opioid misuse seen across the nation and in the greater Sacramento area. With partners from Sacramento County, local non-profits, law enforcement, and community, the Task Force focused on physician education, prevention, and treatment. Over time, the Task Force transitioned into the Sacramento County Opioid Coalition.
Activities & Programs
As the Opioid Epidemic has shifted over time, so too has the work of the Sacramento County Opioid Coalition. The Coalition continues to train physicians and medical students on safe prescribing practices, medication-assisted treatment, and stigma reduction.
One of the primary activities of the Coalition is distribution of naloxone (Narcan) - a lifesaving medication that reverses opioid overdose.The Coalition also runs three other programs: naloxone and fentanyl awareness presentations, Hear to Heal support group, and the Gone Too Soon memorial campaign.
Coalition Meetings
The Coalition holds quarterly meetings to discuss current and future projects and provide updates to the community. These meetings also provide the opportunity for members to hear directly from experts in the field of substance use treatment and prevention, while providing a supportive space for guest speakers to share personal stories of lived experience.
The Sacramento County Opioid Coalition also organizes the annual Fentanyl Action & Awareness Summit. The Summit is a full-day event with expert speakers, lived experiences, diverse communities, and others to address the current opioid epidemic.
Executive Committee & Staff
Lindsay Coate: Co-Chair
Lindsay Coate: Co-Chair
Lindsay Coate: Co-Chair
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
Sierra Sacramento CARES
Janet Dumonchelle: Co-Chair
Lindsay Coate: Co-Chair
Lindsay Coate: Co-Chair
Pharmacist
Joanna roberto: Program Manager
Lindsay Coate: Co-Chair
Joanna roberto: Program Manager
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
Sierra Sacramento CARES
Lori Miller, LCSW
Melody Law, MD, MS, MPH
Joanna roberto: Program Manager
Sacramento County Behavioral Health - Substance Use Prevention and Treatment
Melody Law, MD, MS, MPH
Melody Law, MD, MS, MPH
Melody Law, MD, MS, MPH
Sacramento County Public Health
Jamie White, MPH
Melody Law, MD, MS, MPH
Melody Law, MD, MS, MPH
Sacramento County Public Health
Olivia Kasirye, MD, MS
Olivia Kasirye, MD, MS
Olivia Kasirye, MD, MS
Sacramento County Public Health
GINA WARREN, PHARMD
Olivia Kasirye, MD, MS
Olivia Kasirye, MD, MS
Community Non-Profit
Neighborhood Wellness
Scott Perryman
Olivia Kasirye, MD, MS
Pamela Hawkins, LCSW
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District
Pamela Hawkins, LCSW
Pamela Hawkins, LCSW
Pamela Hawkins, LCSW
Sacramento County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Prevention and Treatment
Tianna Hammock
Pamela Hawkins, LCSW
Tianna Hammock
Sacramento County Probation
Sean Vassar
Pamela Hawkins, LCSW
Tianna Hammock
US Department of Justice
Sandra chavez
Elizabeth Zelidon
Elizabeth Zelidon
Community Member
Elizabeth Zelidon
Elizabeth Zelidon
Elizabeth Zelidon
Sacramento County Public Health
Felix Tran
Elizabeth Zelidon
Brooke fillmore
Sacramento County Public Health
Brooke fillmore
Brooke fillmore
Brooke fillmore
Community Non-Profit
One Community Health
Amena Bell
Brooke fillmore
Amena Bell
Sacramento County Behavioral Health
Substance Use Preventon and Treatment