Opioid Response Plan
Shoreline Community College is in compliance with the Department of Health's standing order to administer opioid overdose medication to individuals on campus who are experiencing an opioid overdose.
Campus Security personnel have been trained by the Shoreline Fire Department in proper administration of opioid overdose medication and the Department of Safety & Security maintains a supply of opioid overdose medication on campus.
Signs of an opioid overdose
According to the Center for Disease Control, during an overdose, breathing can be dangerously slowed or stopped, causing brain damage or death. It’s important to recognize the signs and act fast. Signs include:
- Small, constricted "pinpoint pupils"
- Falling asleep or loss of consciousness
- Slow, shallow breathing
- Choking or gurgling sounds
- Limp body
- Pale, blue, or cold skin
To learn more, view the Seattle & King County Department of Health poster regarding signs of an opioid overdoseand visit stopoverdose.org.
Get assistance
To seek help for a suspected opioid overdose, please contact Safety & Security at (206) 235-5860 or by utilizing the emergency call boxes located around campus. If unable to reach Campus Security in a timely manner, call 911.
Opioid Overdose Response and Fentanyl Education Videos
WA State Overdose Prevention and Response Training from stopoverdose.org (in English w/subtitles)
Capacitación Sobre Prevención y Respeusta en una Sobredosis
Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Fentanyl
On Campus Locations for Free Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strips
In compliance with HB 2112 – 2023-24, Shoreline Community College provides naloxone (distributed on campus under the name brand NARCAN) and fentanyl test strips free of charge. If you see that the naloxone or fentanyl test strips have run out at one of the locations, contact Safety & Security at 206-546-4633 or safetyandsecurity@shoreline.edu to report it so that the supplies can be restocked.
Naloxone: Naloxone is a medicine that temporarily stops the effect of opioids. This helps a person start to breathe again and wake up from an opioid overdose. Naloxone (the generic name) is also sold under the brand names Narcan®. You should always contact 9-1-1 if you suspect someone is overdosing.
Fentanyl Test Strips: Test strips can tell you if your drugs contain fentanyl but not how much fentanyl there is or how strong it is.
Naloxone and fentanyl test strips can be found:
- 5000 (FOSS), 2nd Floor, Room 5251, Counseling Center
- 9000(PUB), 2nd Floor, both All-Gender Restrooms
- 7000 (Campus Living), 2nd Floor, Elevator Lobby
- This location is limited to residents as it is beyond the security access doors.
- 4000 (Library), 2nd/Main Floor, Exterior next to charging stations
- 4000 (Library), 2nd/Main Floor, Next to restrooms and water fountain
- 6000 (Cedar), 1st Floor, Avanti vending area
Additional information and resources available at:
For questions regarding the College’s Opioid Response Plan details, please contact the Director of Safety & Security, Gregory Cranson, at gcranson@shoreline.edu with any questions.