Wellness - Novato Unified School District

Substance Use Support Resources

  • Substance Abuse Specialist: Sarah Jack LAADC
    • Sarah Jack provides educational and confidential substance use and recovery support for families, staff, and students at NUSD, particularly at Marin Oaks, San Marin High School, and Novato High School. A few examples of areas Sarah can offer support:
      • Supporting a friend or family member struggling with substances
      • How to recognize when substance use has become a problem for you or someone you care about
      • Education about how substances interact with our brains and bodies
      • Support resources
      • Mental health support related to substance use
      • Recovery support
    • If you would like to contact Sarah, you can:
  • Local Support and Resources
    • Marin Recovery Project
    • https://www.marinhhs.org/marin-recovery-project
      • Click the link above or call 1-415-473-6409
      • Peer recovery support services are provided by individuals who have gained practical experience in both the process and maintenance of recovery
    • OD Free Marin
        • https://odfreemarin.org/
        • OD Free Marin reduces the risk of overdose in Marin by providing information and education on Narcan, fentanyl, medically assisted treatment, and Xylazine.
  • National Support for Substance Abuse
    • SAMHSA
      • www.samhsa.gov
      • SAMHSA is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It is a national database for support and resources.
    • Drug Policy Alliance
        • www.drugpolicy.org
        • Drug Policy Alliance provides up to date information, education and support for both children and parents.

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