Providing hope and help
for those experiencing
opioid use disorder.
Opioid use disorder is a treatable chronic disease.
Siskiyou Opioid Safety Coalition
Preventing opioid overdoses, encouraging safe prescribing practices, engaging the community in collective action, and increasing access to naloxone and medication assisted treatment.
Opioid use disorder is not a choice.
Addiction to opioids – prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl – is a national crisis. To best help, we must focus on positive change and working with people barring judgment, coercion, or discrimination.
What is an opioid?
Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone (oxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), codeine and morphine. When used correctly, prescription opioids can be useful for treating acute (short-term) pain. However, misusing opioids can lead to tolerance, addiction and fatal overdoses.
Overdose Prevention
Did you know that naloxone (Narcan) is a drug that can restore breathing in someone who has overdosed on opiates? You can get your own free Narcan kit and learn how to use this life saving medication in minutes. In an Emergency, call 911 right away. All EMS, law enforcement and most fire personnel in Siskiyou County carry Narcan.
Barry’s Story
“If I can make it through, anyone can!”
For Barry from Yreka, drugs and alcohol had always been a way of life. After a surgery, he became hooked on Norco. He was sick all the time and didn’t do anything unless on drugs. One day, he courageously decided to get help. Barry’s been clean and sober since 2017, and has never been happier. He hopes his story will help someone lost in a life of drugs and alcohol.
Start Your Recovery Today
Do you or someone you love need help?
Learn about treatment options, recovery services, information for families, and suicide prevention.
We have 16 providers in Siskiyou county who are trained in Medication Assisted Treatment.
Information & Events
Siskiyou County Public Health Point in Time Survey
Fairchild Medical Group
Is Methadone For Me?
Methadone is a medication used to treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Methadone is a long-acting full opioid agonist, and a schedule II controlled medication. Methadone, a long-acting opioid agonist, reduces opioid craving and withdrawal and blunts or blocks the effects...
Siskiyou County Data
The SOSC Data Subcommittee maintains a data report card with the most current accessible data on opioid use in Siskiyou County.