Prevention Resource Center

With opioid overdoses on the rise, El Paso Advocates for Prevention Coalition wants to ensure that Naloxone is accessible to our community. Stop by our FREE naloxone dispensing machine located at our location 1626 Medical Center St. El Paso TX 79902 for boxes!

Juneteenth is the day we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrate responsibly! Happy Juneteenth!

As the school year comes to an end and Summer Vacation starts, teens and young adults are looking to enjoy their time off!

Substances and alcohol can drastically change the course of your fun.

This Summer, choose wisely.

Accept and acknowledge that some things are no longer beneficial.

Reflect on your values and goals to identify what truly matters.

Release attachments gradually, whether they are habits, possessions, or relationships.

Trust the process and be patient with yourself as you navigate change.

June is Men’s Health Month.

It’s important to take care of our minds, emotions, and physical health. Check in on the important people in your life, start conversations, and create safe environments. Don’t be afraid to speak up and ask for help.

As Fentanyl deaths increase in Texas, it is important to look out for our community and be aware of how to reverse an overdose by administering Narcan. Visit our location at 1626 Medical Center St. El Paso TX 79902 for free boxes!

In the state of Texas, a minor does not need to successfully purchase alcohol for them to have committed a crime.

It’s a shot not worth taking!

We recently unveiled our new Narcan Vending Machine and are thrilled to share that the community can stop by and get FREE Narcan! Naloxone (Narcan) is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. You can stop by at 1626 Medical Center Dr., El Paso, TX, 79902. The hours are:
Mon. – Wed., 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thurs., 6:00 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fri. and
Sat., 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For information about Narcan Trainings, email [email protected].

The use of Cannabis increases the risk of heart disease and strokes significantly. Additionally, it’s properties cause blood pressure to rise, making it damaging to a persons cardiovascular system.

Reach out to El paso Advocates For Prevention for your FREE Deterra Bags if you need to dispose of any of the medications listed below:
APADAZ, HYSINGLA ER, NORCO, REPREXAIN, VICODIN, VICODIN ES, VICODIN HP, VICOPROFEN, ZOHYDRO ER

contact: [email protected]