RESOURCES
CDC list of Public Safety-Led Post-Overdose Outreach Programs
Case study of public-safety led post-overdose outreach programs, which have been funded by the CDCs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Overdose Data to Action multiyear cooperative agreement (OD2A). This agreement focuses on understanding and tracking the complex and changing nature of the drug overdose epidemic and the need for seamless integration of data into prevention strategies.
North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition: Post Overdose Response and Law Enforcement
Summary of how law enforcement agencies in North Carolina can best respond to opioid overdoses in their communities. This resource was created to increase awareness for law enforcement professionals and to provide recommendations for those hoping to develop post-overdose outreach programs.
National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) Awards New Overdose Response Project Funding
Article that provides background on NACCHOs (National Association of County and City Health Officials) new overdose response project funding, and the 8 ORS (Overdose Response Strategy) teams and their projects that are being funded. The ORS teams consist of community organizations and local health departments from across the country that will explore new collaborative approaches for addressing the opioid crisis.
PHAST Toolkit: Guidance for Data-driven Overdose Response Coordination Among Public Health, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and First Responders
A CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and Bloomberg Philanthropies funded resource toolkit, developed by PHAST (Public Health and Safety Team) to help local communities reduce drug overdose deaths by increasing collaboration and coordination among public health and public safety agencies.
Post-Overdose Response Team (PORT) Toolkit
A 4 phase toolkit for creating a “post-overdose response team”, developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Health (Injury and Violence Prevention Branch).
Tools for Overdose Prevention by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing
A list of tools and resources provided by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in partnership with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) to assist public health practitioners focused on overdose prevention. Resources include articles, toolkits, and past webinars.
Connecting Communities to Substance Use Services: Practical Tools for First Responders
A resource guide published by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration) that provides practical, evidence-based information that first responder agencies, their partners, and communities can use to implement or expand practices and programs for linking people to substance use services. Several PRONTO study papers are cited within this guide, including the PRONTO Best Practice Guidance on page 20.