November 9, 2024 Issue, Page 11 of 18

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024 * 11 SWODA and Canute Public Schools Introduce Emergency Overdose Reversal Boxes and Travel Kits Canute, Oklahoma - Oc- Naloxone (Narcan) _ train- erything they pick up in their ensure the safety of your stu- You can also help by join- For more information on tober 31, 2024 - South West- ing, equipping them with the mouths, like a dropped pill, dents? said Steve Berry, SWO- the opioid crisis, to join your ing the Beckham County ern Oklahoma Development knowledge and skills necessary increasing their risk of acci- DAS Director of Substance Use Drug Prevention Coalition for local coalition, or for any ques- Authority and Canute Public to administer Naloxone (Nar- dental poisonings. Sometimes Prevention, Treatment and Re- Beckham County. We meet at tions, please contact: Schools are proud to announce can) effectively. This training kids do things for notoriety, covery. Great Plains Regional Medical Steve Berry, MA, ICADC, the addition of Emergency ensures that our educators and like bring things to school that We encourage community Center, Meeting Room B (at SWODAS Divisional Director Overdose Reversal Boxes and support staff are prepared to aren't allowed. Other kids may members to stay informed and the back of the cafeteria), lo- for Substance Use Prevention, Travel Kits, stocked with Nal- respond swiftly and confident- be swayed by peer pressure to get involved in our efforts to cated at 1801 W. 3rd St., on the ‘Treatment, & Recovery, 580- oxone, to our campuses and ly in emergency situations. take unnecessary risks, such as combat the opioid crisis. Your fourth Monday of each month, 562-5043, [email protected] field trip supplies. This ini- The Emergency Overdose experimenting with drugs. In- support is crucial in helping at 11:30 am. ‘There is also a Kendra Dilbeck, SWODAs tiative is part of our ongoing Reversal Boxes will be strategi- creasingly we are seeing a shift us maintain a safe and healthy Microsoft ‘Teams virtual link Assistant Project Manager for commitment to student and cally placed throughout school toward the use of social media environment for our students. available so you have better ac- Prevention, 580-562-5003, staff safety. campuses, while the Travel apps being used to arrange We provide Naloxone (Nar- cess to our meetings. [email protected] In response to the growing Kits will accompany students drug purchases. can) training to businesses, With the help of grants given DeShawna Smyth, SWO- and continuously evolving and staff on all field trips. With today’s illicit sub- organizations, clubs, schools, by Substance Abuse and Men- DAs Coalition Coordinator for opioid crisis, Canute Pub- ‘These resources are part of a stances, and the potential for and groups. tal Health Services Admin- Substance Use Prevention, the lic Schools has taken proac- broader effort to create a safe Fentanyl exposure, we think You can also help by joining istration and the Oklahoma Multi County Prevention Coa- tive measures to ensure the and supportive environment it’s important for all caregiv- the Multi County Prevention Department of Mental Health lition, and the Beckham Coun- well-being of our community. for learning and growth. ers, including educators, to Coalition for Washita County. Substance Abuse Services, we ty Drug Prevention Coalition, ‘The Emergency Overdose Re- “We are reaching out to all be prepared to act. Naloxone We meet the second Wednes- can provide no-charge Medi- 580-562-5039, deshawna@ versal Boxes and Travel Kits schools in the area, not because (Narcan) saves lives by quickly cation Lock Bags, RX Destroy- swoda.org day of each month in the cafe- will be readily available in the we have bad kids, but because reversing the effects of Opioid teria at Cordell Memorial Hos- er and Deterra (medication Cheryl Megli, SWODAs event of an opioid overdose, they are kids, and there are overdose. Learning how to rec- pital, located at 1220 N Glenn. disposal kits), Prevention Ed- Project Specialist, 580-562- providing a critical tool to save certain risks we should all be ognize Opioid overdose and to English St. in Cordell, Oklaho- ucation, Fentanyl Test Strips, 5004, [email protected] lives. aware of. Children are naive use Naloxone is very import- ma, at 9:30 a.m. There is also a Xylazine Test Strips, and Nal- Canute Public Schools, Can- ‘The entire staff at Canute about the dangers of counter- ant. We hope that parents will Microsoft ‘Teams virtual link oxone (Narcan) to anyone in ute, Oklahoma, 580-472-3782, Public Schools has recent- feit pills made with Fentanyl. be grateful that the school has available, so you have better need of these harm reduction https://www.canuteschools. ly completed comprehensive Young children may put ev- taken these proactive steps to access to our meetings. items. com/ SWODA Aging Services offers respite to caregivers By Joanie Swanson, minder of the importance hance the quality of care they for someone aged 60 or older qualify for SWODA% re- a policy of nondiscrimina- SWODA AAA of promoting caregiver well- provide. Through SWODA, with at least two impairments spite services receive $500 in tion and serves all eligible ness. caregivers can use respite in daily activities—such as vouchers to pay for respite individuals without regard to November marks Nation- The Southwest Oklaho- services to attend a medical dressing, bathing, eating, or assistance. Caregivers may race, national origin, ances- al Family Caregivers Month, ma Development Authority appointment, enjoy a coffee walking—or who require choose anyone over 18 who try, color, religion, gender, a time to honor those who (SWODA) supports _care- with friends, see a movie, or significant support due to does not live in their house- age, or disability. provide essential care and givers by offering funding simply rest. cognitive or mental impair- hold to provide the care. SWODA is one of 11 re- support to loved ones. This for respite services, giving In partnership with Okla- ments. Additionally, grand- ‘There are no income or re- gional Councils of Gov- month-long observance cel- caregivers the opportunity homa Human Services’ Ag- parents or relatives aged 55 source limits for applicants. ernment in Oklahoma and ebrates the dedication of to take essential breaks from ing Services Division, SWO- and older, who are primary Caregivers interested in serves communities with- caregivers and acknowledges their daily responsibilities. DA’ Area Agency on Aging caregivers to children under applying for respite services in Beckham, Custer, Greer, the challenges and sacrifices Research indicates that even (AAA) offers respite services 18, are eligible if they live can contact Joanie Swanson Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, they often face to ensure the brief respite periods can help to eligible caregivers. Care- with and have a legal rela- at SWODA AAA at 580-562- Roger Mills, and Washita well-being of family mem- caregivers reduce stress, im- givers are defined as indi- tionship with the child. 5026. counties, bers. It also serves as a re- prove their health, and en- viduals of any age who care Eligible caregivers who SWODA AAA adheres to ELK CITY = a i mo September Rotary Boy of the Month - Hooper Stover ; September Rotary Girl of the Month - Ella Sottile 1210 S. Main St, Elk City 580-225-0100 www.elksupply.com k Area ams! 1120 W 3rd St. Elk City, OK 73644 (580) 225-1160 ‘ WWW.pizzahut.com ELK CITY: 2714 W. 3rd St. « 580-225-2580 o hitps/vnebechank 2017 W. Third | 1300 8, Main | gpbankok.com Carry-out ¢ Hut Lane ¢ Delivery SAYRE; 711 NE Highway 66 » 580-928-2580 [ey 580-225-2265 ———— We hope each of you have a great season! We hone CHRYSLER DODGE Jeep, RAM you have 2300 E. 3rd St, Elk City, OK Elk City Nursing Home OILFIELD SERVICES agreat 980-303-6702 HINTON, OK. ELK CITY,OK, 301 N. 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