SOUTHWEST PREVENTION CENTER
Committed to Evidence-Based Prevention of
Substance Misuse and Substance Use Disorders
A Dynamic Resource
Housed within OU Outreach since 1987, SWPC has provided prevention information, training, technical assistance, and resource system development in Oklahoma and surrounding states.
Creating healthy, safe communities through the power of prevention
SWPC follows a public health approach to prevention, using the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) as a guide to plan, implement, and evaluate practices and programs. We rely on the most current prevention science research and literature, along with best practices from the field, to identify prevention needs and offer comprehensive solutions that result in healthy and safe communities.
SWPC strives to be a dynamic resource dedicated to building safe and healthy communities through shared knowledge, skill, and capacity development.
Responsible Beverage Sales and Service
Alcohol Law Changes Required Training for Licenesees
Recent changes to the Oklahoma Alcohol laws require that licensees attend an ABLE Commission-approved server training program. OU Southwest Prevention Center provides the State Sponsored Free Training (The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services) Responsible Beverage Sales and Service Training. Classes are held monthly or by appointment. Contact the Regional Prevention Coordinator to register for an upcoming class.
Safe Storage and Disposal of Medications
Are your RX medications safe and secure?
SWPC strongly urges individuals to properly store their over-the-counter and prescription medications out of the reach of children, family, and guests in a secure medication lock box, closet, or cabinet.
Coalitions Working for Healthy Communities
Want to Get Involved?
Do you love your community? Do you want to create a place that doesn’t just exist, but thrives? Please consider sharing your time and talents in one of our four coalitions in Cleveland and McClain counties. Each is working to promote health and wellness by preventing alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse, as well as other high-risk behaviors. Coalitions meet regularly in Norman, Noble, Blanchard, Purcell, and Newcastle. Volunteering is fun and free, and a healthy and safe community starts with you. Get involved today!
Contact Regional Prevention Coordinator
Overdose Reversal Drugs are Available
Free Narcan/Naloxone Kits are Available to Those in Need
If you or someone you care about uses opioids, overdose is possible. The Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center is a Naloxone Hub Distribution Site that provides FREE opioid overdose-reversal kits to anyone. Picking up the kit involves receiving instructions on how to use naloxone on yourself or others and requires completing a brief, anonymous survey. This program is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health Services.