The Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) is an unprecedented and unique public health-public safety partnership between the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through their support of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program and the CDC Foundation. At its core, the ORS is an example of a cross-agency, interdisciplinary collaboration with a single mission of reducing overdose deaths and saving lives across the United States.
WHO WE ARE
The ORS, a partnership between CDC and ONDCP, with support from HIDTA and the CDC Foundation, has grown significantly since its launch. The program began in 2015 with only five originating HIDTAs, covering 15 states. Today, the program includes all 33 HIDTAs, covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia (DC), Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
When public health and public safety—each bringing distinct perspectives and expertise—work together toward a shared goal, the impact is profound.
“The Overdose Response Strategy demonstrates the power of partnership and the strength of a truly integrated national network. When public health and public safety—each bringing distinct perspectives and expertise—work together toward a shared goal, the impact is profound. The ORS continues to evolve by connecting partners, sharing information, and turning collaboration into action.”
Chauncey Parker, Director, New York/New Jersey HIDTA
WHAT WE DO
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