Edit the text with your own short phrases. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. This animation looks best on a medium or dark colored background. The text will be hard to read on very light or very dark backgrounds. Prescription Pain Medicine (Opioids) and Heroin Education and Prevention Pilot Program

Pilot Program Purpose Educate high school-aged kids about the dangers of prescription pain medicine and heroin. Overdose Lifeline, Inc. received grant from Indianapolis Public Safety Foundation for pilot program. Develop an evidence-based turn-key program that can be measured and rolled out in Indiana and anywhere in the US

Pilot Program Execution Program included a film, lesson plan and classroom materials. Teacher and student surveys were completed and collected after each program. Results being compiled. Pilot conducted in conjunction with Indianapolis Metro Police Department (IMPD)

Pilot Schools: Students 10 high schools were contacted; 5 participated in the pilot: Scecina (Parochial); full day of classes in classroom Irvington Academy (Charter); 2 classes in classroom (TV coverage) Warren Central (Township); full day of classes in Warren Performing Arts Center Crispus Attucks (IPS); 2 classes in classroom Ben Davis (Township); 2 full days of classes in school gymnasium Worked with Indianapolis EMS to identify schools in key pockets of the city

Pilot School Notes and Observations Setting and timeframe differed somewhat at each school depending on the size, but program elements remained consistent. Students ranged from Freshman through Senior levels. Initial contact made via Principal’s office and/or SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) rep. Phone call, and fax to all Set-up was via health and phys ed teachers. Permission slips provided if requested. (Scecina was the only one who used)

Pilot School Notes and Observations Teachers were provided the curriculum and access to the film in advance; met with most of them in person prior to. Asked teachers the appropriate channel for kids who have follow-up questions. (i.e., counselor, nurse, health teacher, etc.) Teacher introduced IMDP, and they began the program. During the discussion period in larger settings, the school provided a wireless microphones that could be used with students to engage them in conversation and questions. Regardless of the setting, students were asked to bring a pen/pencil and something to write on. (did not always happen) Don’t rely on the venue’s audio/visual: come prepared!

Pilot School Notes and Observations Additional people to invite in school setting: school nurses, counselors, social workers, coaches, etc. This program requires a minimum of 45 minutes class time; one hour or more is best. The optimal setting is classroom or small group (50 or less) in order to engage conversation with participants. It can be successful in larger settings if need be; you will need to adapt. (i.e., microphones, sound systems, large screens) Adapt as you go. Leave your contact information.

Observations Before and During Presentation Student body language was key I.E., leg-shaking, looking down, not engaging, sleeping, groups of kids whispering Call on your “non-engagers” – you will be surprised. IMDP sat in the student “audience” during the films; brought them to the student level; less intimidating. Most common questions received “in private” related to a parent, friend or family member who was in trouble with drugs; how to get help.

Key Message For Participants Prescription Pain Medicine = Heroin Heroin and prescription pills are rarely the starting point - First is marijuana, alcohol and other drugs Once you use, you lose your ability to choose not to use You can become addicted and you can overdose with just 1 use, with the 2nd, the 3rd, etc. We mentioned this at the start of each program as the most important message. Students did not understand this concept before the program.

Pilot Goal Implement this program in schools throughout Indiana and within the community (8 th through 12 th grades) Via: Law enforcement Indiana Dept of Education Teachers, counselors, social workers, school nurses Community leaders (i.e., ministers, youth organizations, PTA, crime watch groups) Student to student (i.e. via SADD) Overdose Lifeline resources

Feedback Has Been Extremely Positive From Both Teachers and Students.

Presentation Checklist Ensure teacher/community leader has seen curriculum and films Ensure teacher/community leader has identified someone for student questions Ensure that proper audio/visual is available for presentation and test prior to the presentation time Come prepared with laptop/PowerPoint projector from your organization if not provided by the school/community group Ensure computer that will be used has PowerPoint version that will support this presentation and test the presentation, video and audio

Presentation Checklist Visit presenter resource center and download the presenter and classroom materials: education-program-presenter-resource-center Review the presenter materials and rehearse your presentation Ensure that someone has agreed to print the student materials for the program ahead of time Print your Powerpoint presentation and notes to bring with you To print the Powerpoint Notes: choose “Notes Pages” option in your print cue. (will print one slide per page plus notes) If you want to print only in black and white, choose the “pure black and white” option when printing. (Default is usually “color”)

Questions? Abby Marmion for Pilot Questions: Cell: Office: Kourtnaye Sturgeon for Presenter or Classroom Material Questions Cell: