Special Committee on Opioid Epidemic, Vaping & Mental Health Resources (Formerly Special Committee on the Opioid Epidemic)

Charge

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

Juliette Williams, Legislative Assistant
Office of the City Council
117 W. Duval St., Suite 430
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Phone: (904) 255-5122
FAX: (904) 255-5235

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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

Meeting Information

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Jacksonville, FL 32202

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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

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

November 12, 2020

FIFTH-AMENDED | Committee Member to Member Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Notice | Agenda | Minutes | Video

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