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Toolkits, guides, and other resources vetted by experts in overdose prevention.
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Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program Resource Center
This webpage offers information to support effective local, state, and tribal responses to illicit substance use and misuse in order to reduce overdose deaths, promote public safety, and support access to treatment and recovery services in the criminal justice system.
OD2A: Evaluation
OD2A-funded jurisdictions work to monitor and evaluate their surveillance and prevention efforts. The evaluation of these efforts is essential to ensure program fidelity, efficacy, and efficiency. This webpage provides resources aimed at making evaluation and change easier.
An assessment of the limits of three devices for drug checking of fentanyl in street-acquired samples
This study examined the validity in identifying the presence of fentanyl of three portable devices that could be used in providing drug checking services and drug supply surveillance.
Point In Time Survey Example: Empower Watsonville Substance Use Questionnaire
This survey tool is an example of how to anonymously survey and assess youth's experiences with substance use. This point in time survey is being by Empower Watsonville a youth led substance use prevention coalition to help establish a restorative policy for students with substance or found to be intoxicated on school campuses.
Indicators Used by COPN Coalitions to Leverage Data into Action
This catalog of data indicators was compiled by Accelerator 3.0 subject matter expert, Andy Krackov, data coach and analyst. It compiles a list of indicators that participating COPN Accelerator 3.0 coalitions are using for their data analysis.
Preliminary Monthly Fatal Drug-Related Overdose Counts for December 2020 – November 2021
This preliminary statewide monthly count data is presented by substance and posted on the Overdose Prevention Initiative (OPI) Data webpage and is intended to provide death data to our partners more quickly.
Fentanyl Test Strips Article
LAPPA’s new fact sheet outlines how states can make this important harm reduction tool more accessible to their citizens.
Map of Fentanyl Related Deaths in California
The California Department of Public Health released information of fentanyl related deaths in California. The map shows the rates per 100K residents and the number of deaths in each county for 2020 in California. The bar graph shows fentanyl related deaths by age group for 2020 in California.
Identifying the Root Causes of Drug Overdose Health Inequities and Related Social Determinants of Health
This literature review sought to investigate the root causes of the health inequities of drug overdoses and related social determinants of health (SDOH) to inform future directions of academic, state, and local health departments, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) staff and funded recipients.
Overdose Spike Response Framework
This document has been produced to assist LHDs with guidance as they develop their context-specific response to overdose spikes as drug trends, overdose frequency, and public health and public safety resources will be unique to each local jurisdiction.
National Survey Trends in Telehealth Use in 2021: Disparities in Utilization and Audio vs. Video Services
HHS has released a report detailing trends of telehealth use in 2021, and how to make telehealth more accessible and equitable in the future.
Sample Creative Brief Website
This creative brief for the Santa Barbara Fighting Back Opioid Safety Network is an example of how to map out your website's content and design in an effective manner.
Sample Creative Brief
This sample creative brief from Safe Rx Mendocino is an example of how to effectively map out a media campaign aimed to reduce overdose-related deaths.
Life's Too Good' Style Sheet
This sample style sheet shows how to lay out an ad campaign in a visually effective manner.
Sample Communications Plan Primer
This sample communications plan primer shows how to effectively utilize the template to create a viable plan for your coalition.
Sample Website Site Map Draft
This guide offers examples on how to lay out your website's information and resources effectively.
Sample Website Style Guide
This guide provides an example of how to create a visually effective website that will draw in more users to your coalition's messaging.
Sample Criteria for Selecting an Initiative
This worksheet provides important questions to reflect on when deciding which initiatives your coalition should focus on in terms of feasibility and success.
Sample Website Map
This website map for the Santa Barbara Fighting Back Opioid Safety Network is an example of how you might structure your coalition's website to create optimal impact and viewing preferences.
Membership Survey Template
This membership survey helps identify the strengths and weaknesses of your coalition. It draws attention to areas for improvement and provides important data for future changes to your coalition