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SOUTHWEST PREVENTION CENTER

Committed to Evidence-Based Prevention of Substance Misuse and Substance Use Disorders

A Dynamic Resource

Housed within OU Outreach since 1987, SWPC has provided prevention information, training, technical assistance, and resource system development in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

Creating healthy, safe communities through the power of prevention

SWPC follows a public health approach to prevention, using the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) as a guide to plan, implement, and evaluate practices and programs. We rely on the most current prevention science research and literature, along with best practices from the field, to identify prevention needs and offer comprehensive solutions that result in healthy and safe communities.

SWPC strives to be a dynamic resource dedicated to building safe and healthy communities through shared knowledge, skill, and capacity development.

Responsible Beverage Sales and Services

Alcohol Law Changes Required Training for Licenesees

Recent changes to the Oklahoma Alcohol laws require that licensees attend an ABLE Commission-approved server training program. OU Southwest Prevention Center provides the State Sponsored Free Training (The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services) Responsible Beverage Sales and Service Training. Classes are held monthly or by appointment. Contact the Regional Prevention Coordinator to register for an upcoming class.

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Safe Storage and Disposal of Medications

Are your RX medications safe and secure?

SWPC strongly urges individuals to properly store their over-the-counter and prescription medications out of the reach of children, family, and guests in a secure medication lock box, closet, or cabinet. 

Request a Lock Box

List of Disposal Locations

Overdose Reversal Drugs are Available

Free Narcan/Naloxone Kits are Available to Those in Need

If you or someone you care about uses opioids, overdose is possible. The Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center is a Naloxone Hub Distribution Site that provides FREE opioid overdose-reversal kits to anyone. Picking up the kit involves receiving instructions on how to use naloxone on yourself or others and requires completing a brief, anonymous survey. This program is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health Services.

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We Believe in the Power of Prevention

SOUTH SOUTHWEST PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTER

As a regional PTTC, SWPC leverages resources to develop and deliver research-backed T/TA services for states within Health and Human Services Regions VI and VII.

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PREVENTION SERVICES IN REGION 8

SWPC is funded by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to implement the Strategic Prevention Framework across Cleveland and McClain Counties as the Regional Prevention Coordinator (RPC) for Region 8.

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PREVENTION RESOURCES

Many local and national resources and initiatives exist to help in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention efforts. This list of resources will help you find information on substances of abuse, campaigns, organizations, data, planning tools, and online trainings.

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