2020/2021 Opioid Epidemic Special Committee
Opioid Epidemic. Project Save Lives has been successful in reducing opioid related deaths as well as calls for service from JFRD. It is important that we continue to ensure the success of this program. Council President Hazouri asks this committee to monitor the progress of the opioid epidemic and recommend suggestions for improvement and/or expansion of program Project Save Lives. It will remain the legislative body's vehicle in fighting the opioid crisis while working hand in hand with members of the Opioid Abuse Prevention Committee established by ordinance 2019-56-E.
Vaping. Make recommendations in regards to vaping or use of electronic cigarettes. Provide updates on the vaping and use of electronic cigarettes, public service announcements, and the success of the City's campaign to educate youth on the dangers of vaping.
Mental Health Resources. Metal Health Resources and awareness resources are important tools. This Commission will provide a survey of the City and State funds and the recipient agencies thereof, and provide a summary of city and state mental health resources.
Committee Members
Ronald B. Salem, Pharm. D. - Chair
Michael Boylan
Terrance Freeman
Ju'Coby Pittman
Brenda Priestly Jackson
Randy White
Committee Staff
Office of the City Council
117 W. Duval St., Suite 430
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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Documents
- Council President Hazouri's Charge Memorandum - Amended 10/7/2020
- Amended to add Councilman Terrence Freeman to Special Committee on Opioid Epidemic, Vaping & Mental Health Resources.
- Council President Wilson's Charge Memorandum - Amended 10/21/2019
- Amended to add "Study and make recommendations in regards to vaping or using electronic cigarettes."
- Office of General Counsel Memo Regarding Public Participation in Open Meetings (54 kb PDF) - Dated 9/18/2013
- JFRD Overdose Responses During COVID-19 - Presented 5/14/2020
- Charts: Overdose Death Responses By Month & Zone Through April 30, 2020 - Presented 5/14/2020
- Sober Living Homes of NE FL April 2020 Census & COVID-19 Responses and Challenges - Presented 5/14/2020
- JFRD Overdose Daily Report - Dated 5/12/2020
- JFRD Overdose Daily Report - Dated 5/11/2020
- Opioid Epidemic Pilot Project Status Report - Dated 5/7/2020
- Project Save Lives Overdose Death Analysis - Revised 3/25/2020
Legislation
| 2021-0213-E Enacted 5/11/2021 | ORD Approp $5,000 from Private Donations to the Jump Start Prog Administered by NE FL Sober Living Alliance, Inc. within the Opioid Abuse Prog Trust Fund; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or his Designee, & Corp Secretary to Execute & Deliver, an Agreemnt btwn the City of Jax & NE FL Sober Living Alliance, Inc.; Invoking the Exception in Sec 126.107 (G), Ord Code, to Allow Direct Contract w/ NE FL Sober Living Alliance, Inc. to Provide the Svcs for the Jump Start Prog; Providing for Oversight by the Office of Grants & Contract Compliance. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Salem) 4/13/21 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, R 4/19/21 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/20/21 F Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 4/27/21 |
| 2021-0217-A Adopted 4/27/2021 | RESO Designating the Month of May as Mental Health Awareness & Trauma Informed Care Month in Jax. (Johnson) (Introduced by CM Diamond) (Co-Sponsor CMs Salem, Freeman, Morgan,Pittman, Newby,Dennis,DeFoor,Priestly Jackson,Boylan & Carlucci) |
Archived Meetings
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June 10, 2021
Committee Meeting
In-Person Meeting (Streaming Viewing Options Only)
City Hall - St. James Bldg.
Council Chamber
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Video | Public Comment Cards
- JSO Data - Overdose Death Responses Report
- Project Save Lives JFRD Update Report
- JFRD Overdose Transports 2021
- The Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (NARCAN) Project Update
May 13, 2021
AMENDED | Committee Meeting
In-Person Meeting (Streaming Viewing Options Only)
City Hall - St. James Bldg.
Council Chamber
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Video
- JSO Data - Overdose Death Responses Report
- Sulzbacher Mental Health Offender Program Proposal
- Infectious Disease Elimination Act - Harm Reduction
- Anti-Vaping Campaign
- Project Save Lives JFRD Update Report
- Project Opioid Jax
March 11, 2021
Committee Meeting
Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Meeting
City Hall - St. James Bldg.
Council Chamber
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Video
- Article: Attorney General Moody Secures $40 Million for Florida from Company Marketing Opioid Medications
- JFRD Project Save Lives Overdose Report
- Teen Vaping Awareness Campaign
- The Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (NARCAN) Project Update
February 11, 2021
Committee Meeting
Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Meeting
City Hall - St. James Bldg.
Council Chamber
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Video
- Hearts 4 Minds - Campaign Plan, Budget & Timeline
- JFRD Project Save Lives Overdose Report
- JSO Charts: Overdose Death Responses By Month & Zone for 2020 & 2021
- The Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (NARCAN) Project Update
January 14, 2021
Committee Meeting
Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Meeting
City Hall - St. James Bldg.
Council Chamber
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Attendance | Video
- District 4 Medical Examiner's Office Chart: Drug Related Deaths
- JSO Charts: Overdose Death Responses By Month & Zone for 2019 & 2020
- JFRD Charts: Overdose Responses
- JFRD Project Save Lives Overdose Report
- The Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (NARCAN) Project Update
November 12, 2020
FIFTH-AMENDED | Committee Member to Member Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Video
- Mental Health Pilot Program
- Teen Vaping Awareness Campaign
- The Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (NARCAN) Project Update
October 15, 2020
Committee Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Video
September 17, 2020
AMENDED | Committee Meeting
Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Meeting
City Hall - St. James Bldg.
Council Chamber
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Video
July 23, 2020
Committee Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Video