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To accomplish this goal, the KS ORS team presented to communities that have expressed interest in using real-time overdose data - [Fentanyl and Naloxone Distribution on White Mountain Apache Tribe](https://orsprogram.org/fentanyl-and-naloxone-distribution-on-white-mountain-apache-tribe/) - Fentanyl and Naloxone Distribution on White Mountain Apache Tribe October 2022 The Arizona (AZ) ORS team prioritizes the importance of implementing evidence-based prevention strategies and response efforts to reduce overdose deaths on tribal land. Tribal communities represent one of the minority groups that are disproportionately affected by overdose, which emphasizes the need for increased overdose - [Prescription Drug Disposal from Schools](https://orsprogram.org/prescription-drug-disposal-from-schools/) - Prescription Drug Disposal from Schools October 2022 In South Carolina (SC), the ORS team facilitated a cross-sector collaboration to ameliorate a drug disposal issue and ultimately, reduce the chances of overdose. At the end of the school year, school nurses in the state attempted to return unused prescriptions to parents and/or guardians; however, not all - [Implementation of Testing](https://orsprogram.org/implementation-of-testing/) - Implementation of Testing October 2022 One of the goals of the ORS is to support evidence-based response efforts to reduce overdose deaths by utilizing drug-related data. Historically, within the state of Vermont, there was no specific testing conducted on the substances being used within the state. Samples that were seized by law enforcement were typically - [Monterey County Overdose Awareness Symposium](https://orsprogram.org/monterey-county-overdose-awareness-symposium/) - Monterey County Overdose Awareness Symposium October 2022 Noting an upward trend in opioid-related overdose deaths in 2021, the Northern CA ORS team identified a need to bring overdose awareness throughout the community and engage in collaborative efforts across the public health and safety sector. On International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, 2022, local partners and - [Multi-Sector Collaboration](https://orsprogram.org/multi-sector-collaboration/) - Multi-Sector Collaboration October 2022 Aiming to increase access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and reduce overdose deaths, the Maryland (MD) ORS team serves as part of a coalition of stakeholders working to resolve this issue in Maryland. There have been reports from treatment providers throughout the state experiencing barriers with their clients obtaining - [Everyone Campaign Billboard](https://orsprogram.org/everyone-campaign-billboard/) - Everyone Campaign Billboard October 2022 The North Florida ORS team regularly partners with key stakeholders to raise drug-related awareness and reduce substance use and overdose. Due to the lack of fentanyl awareness within the team’s area of responsibility, the PHA and DIO collaborated with Project Opioid Jax and Community Coalition Alliance (CCA) to facilitate and - [Naloxone Boxes Installed in Bucks County, PA](https://orsprogram.org/naloxone-boxes-installed-in-bucks-county-pa/) - Naloxone Boxes Installed in Bucks County, PA November 2022 Counties are looking for innovative ways to ensure easy, quick and convenient access to naloxone for people who use drugs in their communities. Public health leaders are working with law enforcement partners to identify community locations to place naloxone boxes with assistance from the Pennsylvania Overdose - [Rapid Alert Reports on Non-Fatal Overdoses Impacting Public Safety and Public Health Awareness](https://orsprogram.org/rapid-alert-reports-on-non-fatal-overdoses-impacting-public-safety-and-public-health-awareness/) - Rapid Alert Reports on Non-Fatal Overdoses Impacting Public Safety and Public Health Awareness November 2022 In collaboration with the Mississippi State Department of Health, the Mississippi (MS) ORS team develops products to inform public health and public safety groups on how to best allocate overdose prevention and drug trafficking intervention resources. In 2021, Mississippi experienced - [Missouri Department of Corrections Staff Training in Overdose Education and Naloxone Administration](https://orsprogram.org/missouri-department-of-corrections-staff-training-in-overdose-education-and-naloxone-administration/) - Missouri Department of Corrections Staff Training in Overdose Education and Naloxone Administration January 2023 The Missouri Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team invited key stakeholders to the 2022 MO Overdose Prevention Summit, hosted by the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Department of Health and Senior Services, and collaborated with them at the event. Invitations to - [Naloxone Training for the Steamship Authority](https://orsprogram.org/naloxone-training-for-the-steamship-authority/) - Naloxone Training for the Steamship Authority January 2023 Following an overdose spike on ferry transportation to the islands on Massachusetts, the MA Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team planned and hosted a meeting to build partnerships between the Coast Guard, AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod and the Steamship Authority to discuss needs and resources available - [Riverside County Sheriff Department to Implement Naloxone for Direct Inmate Access](https://orsprogram.org/riverside-county-sheriff-department-to-implement-naloxone-for-direct-inmate-access/) - Riverside County Sheriff Department to Implement Naloxone for Direct Inmate Access January 2023 The California (Los Angeles / Riverside) Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team sought to identify a strategy for appropriate naloxone access in county jail facilities. Soliciting insights from the LA County Chief Medical Officer, the CA (LA/Riverside) ORS team learned that direct inmate - [Responding to Opioid Overdoses in Alaska](https://orsprogram.org/responding-to-opioid-overdoses-in-alaska/) - Responding to Opioid Overdoses in Alaska January 2023 Recognizing the disproportionate effects the overdose epidemic has had on rural Alaska residents, the Alaska Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team works to organize and support overdose prevention and response activities within this population. As opioids are often available in rural villages before sufficient treatment and compassionate response - [Establishing Relationships to Bridge Gaps in Tribal Communities](https://orsprogram.org/establishing-relationships-to-bridge-gaps-in-tribal-communities/) - Establishing Relationships to Bridge Gaps in Tribal Communities January 2023 Tribal communities have been facing issues with access to care and treatment, especially with opioids and other drug threats impacting their tight-knit communities. To provide these communities with attainable treatment services, the Wyoming (WY) ORS team fostered a meaningful and supportive relationship with the Wind - [Cross-State Information Sharing: Potential Protests at Pharmacies in Illinois](https://orsprogram.org/cross-state-information-sharing-potential-protests-at-pharmacies-in-illinois/) - Cross-State Information Sharing: Potential Protests at Pharmacies in Illinois February 2023 One of the prominent assets of the Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) program is the large network and ability for cross-state collaboration among ORS teams to swiftly share information. The New York Public Health Analyst (PHA) reached out to the Illinois PHA after receiving information - [Low Barrier Post Overdose Initiative](https://orsprogram.org/low-barrier-post-overdose-initiative/) - Low Barrier Post Overdose Initiative March 2023 Through initial outreach efforts to learn more about overdose response in Lafayette Parish, the Louisiana Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) Public Health Analyst (PHA) met with the Major of Enforcement at the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office to learn about the number of overdose calls and the number of naloxone - [Delaware First Responder Naloxone Leave-Behind Program](https://orsprogram.org/delaware-first-responder-naloxone-leave-behind-program/) - Delaware First Responder Naloxone Leave-Behind Program April 2023 The Delaware Division of Public Health recognized the need for police participation in naloxone leave-behind programs and engaged the DE ORS team to encourage law enforcement involvement in the program. Since 2021, the DE DIO and PHA have been soliciting participation from the state’s 48 police departments. - [ORS Network Battling Disinformation](https://orsprogram.org/ors-network-battling-disinformation/) - ORS Network Battling Disinformation October 2023 In July 2023, the Connecticut Drug Intelligence Officer (DIO) shared a post regarding hoax information on the Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) internal discussion forum. The false narrative involved utility workers poisoned by fentanyl after receiving water from a passerby. After hearing anecdotal reports of this poisoning, a CT Department - [Youth Prevention Tiktok Video Goes Viral](https://orsprogram.org/youth-prevention-tiktok-video-goes-viral-2/) - Youth Prevention Tiktok Video Goes Viral October 2023 In 2020, Minnesotans ages 15-24 experienced a 26 percent increase in drug overdose deaths and those ages 25-34 experienced a 57 percent increase. Consequently, the Minnesota Department of Health identified a need to reach youth and young adults, warning them of the dangers of counterfeit pills and - [Partnerships with Coroners for Improvements in Postmortem Toxicology Testing and Mortality Data in Idaho and Louisiana](https://orsprogram.org/partnerships-with-coroners-for-improvements-in-postmortem-toxicology-testing-and-mortality-data-in-idaho-and-louisiana/) - Partnerships with Coroners for Improvements in Postmortem Toxicology Testing and Mortality Data in Idaho and Louisiana October 2023 Sharing timely overdose data and information is crucial to understand and develop strategies to reduce overdoses nationwide. In the following stories, the Louisiana ORS team and the Idaho ORS team proactively initiated collaborations with key public health - [Engaging Hard-to-Reach Clients at High Risk of Fatal Overdose](https://orsprogram.org/engaging-hard-to-reach-clients-at-high-risk-of-fatal-overdose/) - Engaging Hard-to-Reach Clients at High Risk of Fatal Overdose October 2023 A post-overdose response team (PORT) pilot in Hawaii, an extension of an existing social work team and patient navigators, engages unintentional overdose survivors at the Queen’s Medical Center emergency department. One of the PORT team’s major challenges was reaching patients who might leave before - [Out-of-State Felony Arrest Information Enhances Ongoing Investigation](https://orsprogram.org/out-of-state-felony-arrest-information-enhances-ongoing-investigation/) - Out-of-State Felony Arrest Information Enhances Ongoing Investigation October 2023 A recent collaboration enabled key information sharing about Tennessee residents arrested in South Carolina on methamphetamine distribution charges to further an existing investigation. The SC DIO passed the felony arrest information to the TN DIO who then shared the arrest information with local agency contacts in - [‘Silence on the Streets’ Documentary Production and Screening](https://orsprogram.org/silence-on-the-streets-documentary-production-and-screening/) - ‘Silence on the Streets’ Documentary Production and Screening December 2023 The Connecticut ORS team, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, initiated a project to address the educational gap in substance use awareness. Recognizing the limitations of the outdated resources currently available, the ORS team partnered with Sharece Sellem-Hannah, a Connecticut native and playwright renowned for her - [Identifying an Advocate for ODMAP Participation](https://orsprogram.org/identifying-an-advocate-for-odmap-participation/) - Identifying an Advocate for ODMAP Participation January 2024 Identifying a champion or strategy to advocate for Overdose Detection Mapping Application (ODMAP) utilization among stakeholders can be valuable for strengthening partner relationships and boosting participation. This approach was exemplified by the strategies implemented by the Colorado and Minnesota Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) teams. To address the - [Building Collaboration with Crime Labs for Data Sharing](https://orsprogram.org/building-collaboration-with-crime-labs-for-data-sharing/) - Building Collaboration with Crime Labs for Data Sharing January 2024 The New York Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team collaborated with the 13 public forensic labs that analyze seized drugs and toxicology samples in the state to identify ways to share and analyze drug seizure data. However, there is significant variation in systems and protocols among - [The Handle with Care Program Expands to 611 Law Enforcement Agencies and 563 School Districts throughout Missouri](https://orsprogram.org/the-handle-with-care-program-expands-to-611-law-enforcement-agencies-and-563-school-districts-throughout-missouri/) - The Handle with Care Program Expands to 611 Law Enforcement Agencies and 563 School Districts throughout Missouri April 2024 The Handle with Care (HWC) program is designed to help children exposed to a potentially traumatic situation by ensuring they receive appropriate interventions to support their academic success and potentially divert them from entering Missouri’s juvenile - [U.S. Virgin Islands ORS Team Collaborates in the Launch of the USVI Prescription Drug Drop Box](https://orsprogram.org/u-s-virgin-islands-ors-team-collaborates-in-the-launch-of-the-usvi-prescription-drug-drop-box/) - U.S. Virgin Islands ORS Team Collaborates in the Launch of the USVI Prescription Drug Drop Box April 2025 The U.S. Virgin Islands HIDTA Prevention Initiative, in collaboration with PR-USVI HIDTA, the Virgin Islands Police Department, the Virgin Islands Department of Health, the Overdose Response Strategy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. - [CBS News Reports on NJ Department of Health Tianeptine Health Alert](https://orsprogram.org/cbs-news-reports-on-nj-department-of-health-tianeptine-health-alert/) - CBS News Reports on NJ Department of Health Tianeptine Health Alert January 2024 The emergence of tianeptine, a prescription drug used for depression but not approved for use in the U.S. and labeled as “potentially dangerous” due to its association with addiction and fatal overdoses, raised alarms in New Jersey. The New Jersey Poison Control - [Expand Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) Access to Timely Overdose Data](https://orsprogram.org/expand-recovery-community-organizations-rcos-access-to-timely-overdose-data/) - Expand Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) Access to Timely Overdose Data April 2024 When Recovery Community Organization (RCO) leaders requested more timely information on overdose increases in their areas of responsibility, the Georgia Public Health Analyst (PHA) recommended that the organization sign up for spike alerts from the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP). Working with - [Kansas PHA Receives Special Achievement in GIS Award at Esri User Conference](https://orsprogram.org/kansas-pha-receives-special-achievement-in-gis-award-at-esri-user-conference/) - Kansas PHA Receives Special Achievement in GIS Award at Esri User Conference July 2024 Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) agencies can benefit from tools that enhance data use and incorporate a population health lens in decision-making. To support this work, the Kansas Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team created a new demographics layer in ArcGIS - [2nd Annual Juneteenth in Bismark/Rollout of QR Code](https://orsprogram.org/2nd-annual-juneteenth-in-bismark-rollout-of-qr-code/) - 2nd Annual Juneteenth in Bismark/Rollout of QR Code July 2024 In 2022, the Black/African American population in North Dakota made up approximately 3.8% of the state’s population, according to U.S. Census data.1 However, from January to August 2024, preliminary data revealed that 10.61% of the state’s drug overdose fatalities occurred among the Black population in - [New York ORS Team Develops Comprehensive Framework to Support Implementation of Law Enforcement Leave Behind Naloxone Programs](https://orsprogram.org/new-york-ors-team-develops-comprehensive-framework-to-support-implementation-of-law-enforcement-leave-behind-naloxone-programs/) - New York ORS Team Develops Comprehensive Framework to Support Implementation of Law Enforcement Leave Behind Naloxone Programs September 2024 In New York State, law enforcement agencies often face challenges accessing information and resources to support leave-behind naloxone implementation. While several pathways exist for obtaining naloxone, there is no centralized platform for registration or comprehensive guidance - [Incorporating a Population Health Lens to Better Inform and Respond to Overdose](https://orsprogram.org/incorporating-a-population-health-equity-lens-to-better-inform-and-respond-to-overdose/) - Incorporating a Population Health Lens to Better Inform and Respond to Overdose October 2024 Incorporating a population health lens is crucial to understand community needs, address disparities and develop effective overdose prevention and response strategies. To better inform outreach and overdose response efforts, the Kansas Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team integrated socioeconomic indicators and resource - [Introduction of Naloxone in Wake County Schools](https://orsprogram.org/introduction-of-naloxone-in-wake-county-schools/) - Introduction of Naloxone in Wake County Schools October 2024 The North Carolina Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team, in collaboration with community leaders, worked to introduce naloxone into the Wake County School System—the largest in North Carolina, serving approximately 160,000 students across 208 schools—to inspire other school districts to follow suit. After extensive discussions to secure - ["Safety on the Move" Initiative in Partnership with North Florida ORS Team](https://orsprogram.org/safety-on-the-move-initiative-in-partnership-with-north-florida-ors-team/) - “Safety on the Move” Initiative in Partnership with North Florida ORS Team October 2024 The North Florida Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team partnered in June 2024 with Drug Free Duval, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and the Community Coalition Alliance (CCA) to launch “Safety on the Move,” a Northeast Florida region initiative. This innovative program - [Leveraging Collaboration to Enhance Naloxone Training and Distribution](https://orsprogram.org/leveraging-collaboration-to-enhance-naloxone-training-and-distribution/) - Leveraging Collaboration to Enhance Naloxone Training and Distribution October 2024 ORS teams play an important role in fostering collaboration among partners. The California (Los Angeles/Riverside) Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team exemplifies this role by actively listening to the needs of different programs and organizations and identifying partnership opportunities. By connecting resources and organizations, the California - [Supporting Rural Communities: New York ORS Team Assists in Developing an Overdose Fatality Review](https://orsprogram.org/supporting-rural-communities-new-york-ors-team-assists-in-developing-an-overdose-fatality-review/) - Supporting Rural Communities: New York ORS Team Assists in Developing an Overdose Fatality Review October 2024 Clinton County, a rural community in New York State, facilitated the implementation of an Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) to strengthen its overdose prevention efforts. OFRs are invaluable tools to identify systemic gaps, foster collaboration among partners and develop actionable - [Collaboration Improves Data Quality and Access to the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) in South Dakota](https://orsprogram.org/collaboration-improves-data-quality-and-access-to-the-overdose-detection-mapping-application-program-odmap-in-south-dakota/) - Collaboration Improves Data Quality and Access to the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) in South Dakota November 2024 The South Dakota Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team has made significant progress in expanding access to the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) and improving data quality through strong collaboration at local and state levels. Before - [Arizona Public Health / Public Safety Initiative – “STOP-IT Campaign”](https://orsprogram.org/arizona-public-health-public-safety-initiative-stop-it-campaign/) - Arizona Public Health / Public Safety Initiative – “STOP-IT Campaign” December 2024 The School Training Overdose Preparedness and Intelligence Taskforce (STOP-IT), sponsored by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), is working to standardize opioid overdose prevention and response in Arizona schools. Without standard policies in place, many schools either lack access to naloxone or follow - [Illinois ORS Team Hosts the First Illinois Prevention Summit](https://orsprogram.org/illinois-ors-team-hosts-the-first-illinois-prevention-summit/) - In November 2024, the Illinois Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team, in partnership with the Chicago High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), hosted the first-ever Illinois Prevention Summit. The event brought together 135 public safety, public health and prevention professionals from across the state. - [Building Trust and Saving Lives: Naloxone Distribution and Tribal Community Collaboration in Arizona and Montana](https://orsprogram.org/building-trust-and-saving-lives-naloxone-distribution-and-tribal-community-collaboration-in-arizona-and-montana/) - Building Trust and Saving Lives: Naloxone Distribution and Tribal Community Collaboration in Arizona and Montana February 2025 In Arizona and Montana, the Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) is helping strengthen overdose prevention efforts in tribal communities through long-standing partnerships and community-led collaboration. Recent work by the Arizona and Montana ORS teams illustrates how sustained engagement, cultural - [Nevada ORS Team Facilitates Partnership for Naloxone Distribution](https://orsprogram.org/nevada-ors-team-facilitates-partnership-for-naloxone-distribution/) - Nevada ORS Team Facilitates Partnership for Naloxone Distribution May 2025 After meeting the End Overdose CEO, Theo Krzywicki, at the 2024 Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) conference in Dallas, the Nevada ORS team recognized an opportunity to amplify local overdose prevention efforts by leveraging the organization’s proven model of training and naloxone distribution at large-scale events. - [West Virginia PHA Advances Predictive Modeling to Strengthen Overdose Prevention Statewide](https://orsprogram.org/west-virginia-pha-advances-predictive-modeling-to-strengthen-overdose-prevention-statewide/) - West Virginia PHA Advances Predictive Modeling to Strengthen Overdose Prevention Statewide May 2025 Predictive modeling has emerged as one of West Virginia’s most effective strategies for improving overdose prevention. From January 2022 through December 2024, the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), supported by the Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) and the West Virginia - [Inside Connecticut’s Response to a Rapidly Escalating Overdose Crisis](https://orsprogram.org/inside-connecticuts-response-to-a-rapidly-escalating-overdose-crisis/) - Inside Connecticut’s Response to a Rapidly Escalating Overdose Crisis June 2025 Over Memorial Day weekend 2025, Connecticut public health and safety partners launched a rapid, coordinated response to a spike in overdoses in New Haven County. In late May to early June 2025, the Connecticut Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team identified a surge in overdose - [GA ORS Team Supports the Launch of a Naloxone Vending Machine at Newton County Jail](https://orsprogram.org/ga-ors-team-supports-the-launch-of-a-naloxone-vending-machine-at-newton-county-jail/) - GA ORS Team Supports the Launch of a Naloxone Vending Machine at Newton County Jail July 2025 In a first for Georgia, the state’s Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team helped launch a new initiative with the installation of a naloxone vending machine inside a law enforcement facility. The vending machine at the Newton County Detention - [New York ORS Team Develops and Pilots Innovative Mock Overdose Fatality Review Toolkit to Strengthen Community Readiness](https://orsprogram.org/new-york-ors-team-develops-and-pilots-innovative-mock-overdose-fatality-review-toolkit-to-strengthen-community-readiness/) - New York ORS Team Develops and Pilots Innovative Mock Overdose Fatality Review Toolkit to Strengthen Community Readiness July 2025 The New York Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team developed and piloted a Mock Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Toolkit—a first-of-its-kind resource designed to help communities prepare for real OFRs through a hands-on, multidisciplinary tabletop exercise (TTX). This - [Rapid Response and Cross-Agency Coordination Support Overdose Incident in Baltimore](https://orsprogram.org/rapid-response-and-cross-agency-coordination-support-overdose-incident-in-baltimore/) - Rapid Response and Cross-Agency Coordination Support Overdose Incident in Baltimore July 2025 In July 2025, swift coordination between law enforcement and public health partners enabled Baltimore City to respond rapidly to a suspected mass casualty overdose event. The Maryland Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) Drug Intelligence Officer (DIO) was alerted by the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) - [Rocky Mountain HIDTA Drug Information Opportunity Symposiums](https://orsprogram.org/rocky-mountain-hidta-drug-information-opportunity-symposiums/) - Rocky Mountain HIDTA Drug Information Opportunity Symposiums November 2025 Recognizing the importance of collaboration between public health and public safety, the four Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) teams in the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (RMHIDTA) region—Wyoming, Montana, Utah and Colorado—implemented annual Drug Information Opportunity Symposiums (DIOS). These annual events are designed to bring - [“Be in the Know” Campaign Featured on the DEA Campus Drug Prevention Website](https://orsprogram.org/be-in-the-know-campaign-featured-on-the-dea-campus-drug-prevention-website/) - “Be in the Know” Campaign Featured on the DEA Campus Drug Prevention Website November 2025 “The “Be in the Know” campaign—developed by the Pima County Health Department, law enforcement partners, the Arizona Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team and university partners—was recently featured in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s Views from the Field series for its - [Colorado ORS Team and ADAPT Strengthen Youth Prevention Efforts](https://orsprogram.org/colorado-ors-team-and-adapt-strengthen-youth-prevention-efforts/) - Colorado ORS Team and ADAPT Strengthen Youth Prevention Efforts November 2025 Youth substance use continues to be a key focus of public health efforts in Colorado, and prevention professionals across the state are working to create environments where young people can thrive. 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There are PHA and DIO positions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia (DC), Puerto Rico and - [Proposals](https://orsprogram.org/?elementor_library=proposals) - Request for Proposals Reimagining Health and Public Safety Overdose Initiatives (RHAPSODI) Project With support from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is pleased to offer a funding opportunity to support the - [Request for Proposals](https://orsprogram.org/?elementor_library=request-for-proposals) - Request for Proposals Reimagining Health and Public Safety Overdose Initiatives (RHAPSODI) Project With support from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is pleased to offer a funding opportunity to support the integration - [POST TEMPLATE 2024](https://orsprogram.org/?elementor_library=post-template-2024) - POST TEMPLATE 2024 April 2024 Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. 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[North Carolina](https://orsprogram.org/jurisdiction/north-carolina/) - [North Dakota](https://orsprogram.org/jurisdiction/north-dakota/) - [Pennsylvania](https://orsprogram.org/jurisdiction/pennsylvania/) - [South Carolina](https://orsprogram.org/jurisdiction/south-carolina/) - [South Dakota](https://orsprogram.org/jurisdiction/south-dakota/) - [Tennessee](https://orsprogram.org/jurisdiction/tennessee/) - [U.S. Virgin Islands](https://orsprogram.org/jurisdiction/u-s-virgin-islands/) - [Utah](https://orsprogram.org/jurisdiction/utah/) - [Vermont](https://orsprogram.org/jurisdiction/vermont/) - [West Virginia](https://orsprogram.org/jurisdiction/west-virginia/) - [Wyoming](https://orsprogram.org/jurisdiction/wyoming/) ## Strategies - [Share and Connect](https://orsprogram.org/ors-strategy/share-and-connect/) - [Collaborate](https://orsprogram.org/ors-strategy/collaborate/) - [Inform and Promote](https://orsprogram.org/ors-strategy/inform-and-promote/) - [Help and Implement](https://orsprogram.org/ors-strategy/help-and-implement/) ## Topics - [Cross-State/Jurisdiction Collaboration](https://orsprogram.org/topic/cross-state-jurisdiction-collaboration/) - [Data Trends and Resources](https://orsprogram.org/topic/data-trends-and-resources/) - [Emerging Drug Trends](https://orsprogram.org/topic/emerging-drug-trends/) - [Fentanyl](https://orsprogram.org/topic/fentanyl/) - [Law Enforcement](https://orsprogram.org/topic/law-enforcement/) - [Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)](https://orsprogram.org/topic/medication-assisted-treatment-mat/) - [Naloxone](https://orsprogram.org/topic/naloxone/) - [Overdose Awareness](https://orsprogram.org/topic/overdose-awareness/) - [Overdose Detection Mapping Application](https://orsprogram.org/topic/overdose-detection-mapping-application/) - [Overdose Education and Outreach](https://orsprogram.org/topic/overdose-education-and-outreach/) - [Overdose Fatality Review (OFR)](https://orsprogram.org/topic/overdose-fatality-review-ofr/) - [Overdose Response](https://orsprogram.org/topic/overdose-response/) - [Overdose Trends](https://orsprogram.org/topic/overdose-trends/) - [Partnerships](https://orsprogram.org/topic/partnerships/) - [Post Overdose Outreach](https://orsprogram.org/topic/post-overdose-outreach/) - [Prevention](https://orsprogram.org/topic/prevention/) - [Public Health](https://orsprogram.org/topic/public-health/) - [Public Safety](https://orsprogram.org/topic/public-safety/) - [Rapid Response Strategies](https://orsprogram.org/topic/rapid-response-strategies/) - [Rural Overdose Prevention](https://orsprogram.org/topic/rural-overdose-prevention/) - [Schools/Universities](https://orsprogram.org/topic/schools-universities/) - [Social Determinants of Health](https://orsprogram.org/topic/social-determinants-of-health/) - [Tribal Overdose Prevention](https://orsprogram.org/topic/tribal-overdose-prevention/) - [Vulnerable Populations](https://orsprogram.org/topic/vulnerable-populations/) - [Youth and Teens](https://orsprogram.org/topic/youth-and-teens/)