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NOPE

Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education (NOPE) is a youth-focused early intervention initiative providing psychoeducation and prevention services to deter early-stage substance use and high-risk behaviors. Our mission is to equip youth with the tools and knowledge to make healthy, informed decisions in a supportive environment that fosters resilience and growth. 

NOPE is currently building partnerships with schools, community organizations, and non-profits across Camden County to offer engaging and impactful presentations available both in-person and virtually, tailored to middle school, high school, and college-age youth. Presentations are scheduled weekly and can be customized based on your organization’s/schools needs. 

To learn more about the NOPE program or other Camden County initiatives supporting youth substance use prevention, mental health, and school-based services, please contact: Camden County Office of Mental Health & Addiction at (856) 374-6361


Each session includes three components:

Educator Presentation: An overview of the NOPE mission and educational content.

Law Enforcement Perspective: A front-line officer's insights on responding to overdose calls, community addiction challenges, and the use of Narcan.

Personal Recovery Story: A guest speaker sharing their journey from addiction to recovery.



The SPAN Youth Chat

On September 3rd, from 4:15 to 5:00 PM, join Jeremy Hayer and the Youth Engagement Team for a Back-to-School themed Youth Chat! We’ll go over a custom guide that covers what supplies to bring, what to expect on the first day, and how to transition from summer break back into school mode.  



Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726.

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