Overdose Prevention 101 Guide

Sustainability Planning

To continue the life-saving work of overdose prevention, it is essential to think about ways to create systems change to embed effective policies and programs. Sustainability planning is more than finances and grant funding; it is about building strong partnerships and a strong foundation to continue the work over time. A sustainability plan is a roadmap for achieving long-term goals and documents strategies to continue the program, activities, and partnerships.

Related resources

• Partnership Mapping Tool (tool)

• Sustaining Your Work in Overdose Prevention (tool)

• Opioid Safety Strategic Planning: A Toolkit Designed for Community Coalitions (toolkit)

• Crafting a Persuasive Narrative: Knowing your audience and messaging appropriately (video)

• Managing Toxic Stress and Burnout: 7 Types of Rest (webinar)

• Self-Care Strategies Guide & Worksheet