Empowering hope futures lives
through support
Since 2009, Saving Lives Camarillo has brought our community together to prevent youth alcohol and drug use through education, collaboration, and local action.
Saving Lives Camarillo
Commitment to impactful change and community welfare. Where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of everything we do
Who We Are
We are a diverse group of people from the greater Los Angeles area working to reduce underage drinking and drug use through prevention. We are a non-profit drug-free coalition that was formed in 2009 in response to the opioid crisis that had been on the rise across the U.S. and continues to remain a serious matter today, especially with fentanyl being so commonly widespread.
Our Vision
Our vision is for the youth of our community to reach their full potential and succeed as healthy, moral adults, with confidence and integrity, unhindered by alcohol and drug use, each contributing in their own unique way to the community and world we live in.
What Drives Us
Driving us is the knowledge that saving children from using alcohol and drugs in their youth significantly decreases their chances of becoming addicted to these substances. Further, we aim to prevent substance related incidents (e.g. assaults, car accidents, self-injury, etc). Everybody deserves to live a safe and healthy life with support from their community.
Community Director's Update
I am thrilled to welcome you to our Saving Lives Camarillo Coalition, where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.
We are continuing to combat the local opioid crisis through our “Better in the Safe than Sorry” Medicine Lock Box Campaign 2.0. We aim to educate the community about medicine safety through PSA campaigns. By increasing knowledge of the significance of responsible medication management and the role of Medicine Lock Boxes in preventing opioid misuse, we intend to enable individuals and families to take proactive measures toward safety. In addition to education, we are gifting over 200 lockboxes to local families with children to prevent tragedy. Click here for the PSA.
We are committed to strengthening our community’s students by promoting the Quiet Moment Campaign. By dedicating time to this practice, students can significantly improve their concentration levels, enabling them to engage more effectively with their studies and extracurricular activities. This heightened focus translates into tangible academic benefits, with students achieving better grades and academic performance across various subjects and disciplines. Learn more about the Quiet Moment.
I invite you to join our mission. Only together we can create a brighter and safer community.
Warmest regards,
Szonja Vidosa, Community Coordinator
[email protected]