San Fernando Valley Partnership Inc.

San Fernando Valley Partnership Inc. San Fernando Valley Partnership is a non-profit organization that strives to promote healthy, and drug-free communities in the San Fernando Valley.

08/18/2026

Mushroom Edibles Can Look Like Candy. Keep Them Away From Children.

Mushroom-containing gummies, chocolates, and other edibles may look like ordinary treats, making them especially concerning when left within a child’s reach. CDC warns that some products marketed as mushroom edibles may also contain undisclosed psychoactive ingredients and have been associated with serious illness.

Parents & caregivers should know:
-Children may mistake mushroom gummies or chocolates for regular candy.
-Reported effects have included confusion, extreme drowsiness, agitation, vomiting, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
-CDC testing has found some mushroom gummies containing ingredients not disclosed on the label, including psilocybin or psilocin.
-Mushroom edibles should always be secured and stored out of children's sight and reach.

If a child accidentally consumes a mushroom edible, don't wait for symptoms to become severe. Contact Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 for guidance or seek immediate medical attention for serious symptoms.

What looks like a piece of candy to a child could contain something dangerous. Store mushroom edibles safely.

07/27/2026

Would your child know the difference?

Products like the PolkaDot “Mushroom Magic Blend” chocolate bar are packaged to resemble familiar candy and chocolate products.

To a child, they can look harmless. The consequences may not be!

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has warned consumers not to eat PolkaDot brand Mushroom Magic Blend Chocolate Bars after laboratory testing found synthetic psychoactive substances similar to DEA Schedule I drugs. CDPH warned these products may cause serious illness, hospitalization, or even death, and noted they are especially dangerous because young children could mistake them for ordinary chocolate. More than $3 million worth of these products were embargoed and voluntarily destroyed during the investigation.

This is why we must:
1. Talk with elementary-aged children, not just teens.
2. Teach kids and teens never to eat candy, gummies, or
chocolate unless it comes from a trusted adult.
3. Stay informed about emerging products being marketed to
youth.
4. Share this information with parents, schools, caregivers, and
community members.
5. Call on our elected officials go take action!

The packaging is designed to attract attention. Our awareness must be stronger than their marketing.

07/26/2026

This isn’t litter. It’s evidence.

Every discarded nitrous oxide canister or box tells a story. When we find them scattered along our streets, freeway on-ramps, and neighborhoods, we’re not just seeing trash—we’re seeing the aftermath of drug use occurring in public spaces.

If you’re seeing these canisters in your neighborhood, don’t ignore them. Document them. Report them. Talk about them. Public awareness is the first step toward prevention.

SEE A DISCARDED TANK? HELP US DOCUMENT IT.

1. Take a picture
2. Tell us where you found it
3. Upload your photo @ https://www.rw-la.org/

07/07/2026

Access. Availability. Use.
They're connected.

During the Bert Corona Charter High School Day of Service, students didn't just clean their neighborhood—they looked more closely at what had been left behind.

What they found wasn't just litter. It's a warning!

They found discarded nitrous oxide canisters, Delta-8 packaging, v**e products, BuzzBallz containers, and other substance-related waste. These items tell an important story about what is being accessed and used in the community.

When harmful products are easy to access and widely available, they are more likely to end up in the hands of young people. What we find on our sidewalks, parks, and streets can serve as an indicator of local patterns of use and the conditions our youth are experiencing.

Community observations like these are more than cleanup efforts—they provide valuable information that can help guide prevention, education, and public policy.

If we want healthier communities, we must pay attention to the environments we're creating.

What young people have access to matters.
What is available matters.
What we find discarded tells us something important.

Let's use community data to strengthen prevention efforts and protect our young people!

05/31/2026

WORLD NO TO***CO DAY

While to***co use has declined in many communities, people experiencing homelessness continue to experience some of the highest rates of to***co-related disease in the United States.

To***co-related disease remains a leading cause of preventable death among people experiencing homelessness. Yet access to smoking cessation services is often limited for those who need them most.

Health equity means more than recognizing disparities—it means taking action to address them.

On World No To***co Day, let's commit to ensuring that everyone has access to the support, treatment, and resources needed to quit to***co and improve their health.

***coDay To***coFree HealthForAll CommunityHealth PreventionWorks EndHealthDisparities

05/31/2026

What if one of the biggest barriers to progress is our unwillingness to ask a simple question:

Does our approach actually work?

Too often, we continue investing time, energy, and resources into strategies because they are familiar, popular, or make us feel like we are doing something.

But effective prevention and community change require more than good intentions. They require honesty.

1. What works? And build on it.
2. What doesn't? And learn from it.
3. What are we missing? And develop it!

Real impact begins when we stop assuming and start examining. Because the goal isn't to do more.

The goal is to do what works.

05/07/2026

Big shoutout to Scott from our team for leading an incredible conversation with a group of 5th grade students about the dangers of va**ng and other harmful substances.

We also want to recognize the school for being proactive and committed to preparing students as they transition into middle school. Prevention starts with awareness, honest conversations, and creating safe spaces for young people to ask questions and learn.

It’s also important to remember that many elementary school students can access dangerous substances at home or in their communities. That’s why early education, awareness, and community support matter more than ever.

Every conversation today has the power to protect a young person’s tomorrow.

05/06/2026

Support Councilmember Imelda Padilla’s motion to stop the sale of nitrous oxide at smoke shops in the City of Los Angeles.

Across the City of Los Angeles, discarded nitrous oxide tanks are showing up near schools, parks, sidewalks, alleys, bus stops, and neighborhoods — normalizing a dangerous trend while leaving communities to deal with the impact.

This is not just litter:
It’s a public health issue.
It’s a community safety issue.
And a policy issue

Nitrous oxide products are being heavily marketed, widely accessible to teens, and increasingly visible in communities already overwhelmed by substance use.

SEE A DISCARDED TANK? HELP US DOCUMENT IT:

www.rw-la.org

If you find discarded nitrous oxide tanks or cartridges in your neighborhood:

✅ Take a picture
✅ Tell us where you found it
✅ Upload your photo @ www.rw-la.org

Community documentation helps expose the scope of the problem and strengthens efforts to protect youth, neighborhoods, and public spaces across Los Angeles.

The more we document, the harder this issue becomes to ignore.

Fentanyl Awareness Day: One Pill Can Change Everything.Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that can be found in coun...
04/29/2026

Fentanyl Awareness Day: One Pill Can Change Everything.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that can be found in counterfeit pills, powders, and other illegal drugs—and even a small amount can be deadly. Raising awareness can help prevent overdose and save lives.

What You Should Know:

• Counterfeit pills can contain fentanyl without a person knowing.
• One pill can be enough to cause an overdose.
• Talking openly about fentanyl risks can help people make safer choices.

What You Can Do:

Learn the facts
Start the conversation
Support prevention and save lives

Awareness leads to action. Action can save lives.

04/26/2026

COMMUNITY ACTION ALERT

Help support Council File 24-1220 that will ban the sale of nitrous oxide products in smoke shops, to***co shops, and cannabis retailers across the City of Los Angeles.

We need community members and organizations across the City of LA to help document what is happening in our neighborhoods.

If you see discarded nitrous oxide tanks or cartridges:
Take a photo, note the location, and document whether it is near a school, park, smoke shop, sidewalk, or public space.

Photo Link: https://bit.ly/4vT0YRP

This evidence is an important step in the public policy process. It helps show City leaders that nitrous oxide misuse is not just an individual behavior issue — it is a public health concern, a youth access problem, and a neighborhood quality-of-life issue that requires immediate action.

* Easy access normalizes use.
* Discarded tanks are everywhere.
* Retailers should not profit from preventable harm.

Together, we can protect our teens, support safer neighborhoods, and move Council File 24-1220 forward.

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