Fentanyl Crisis Resources
Last updated: March 20th, 2024
With the increase in deaths in Seattle and King County from the deadly opioid fentanyl, Bellevue School District is providing information and resources to families and taking action to protect and educate students.
Things to Know:
- Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid most commonly prescribed to treat severe pain, such as advanced cancer pain.
- It is many times more powerful than other opioids.
- Most cases of recent fentanyl-related overdoses are due to illegally made fentanyl being used for non-medical reasons.
- Law enforcement agencies throughout the Puget Sound region, including the Bellevue Police Department, have found fake prescription drugs laced with fentanyl.
- The drugs look like traditional prescription drugs and you can’t tell if there is fentanyl in them by looking at them.
- You should only take medications prescribed to you by your healthcare provider and given to you by your pharmacist
Watch the What is fentanyl? Answers from Public Health – Seattle & King County video on YouTube
Una pastilla mata – evento de información sobre el fentanilo – 13 de marzo 2024
Overdose Prevention and Response Information
Additional Resources
- How to access Narcan/naloxone (fentanyl reversal medication):
- Fentanyl basics:
- How parents can to their student about fentanyl:
- Washington Recovery Help Line 1-866-789-1511
- Alcohol & Drug Helpline (206) 722-3700
- Crisis Connections 1-866-427-4747
- Youth Eastside Services
- CHANGES Parent Support Network
- Safe Medication Return – find a safe way to get rid of medications you no longer need