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Toolkits, guides, and other resources vetted by experts in overdose prevention.
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Communities and Justice, the view from state Attorneys General
Utah's attorney general describes the role of an AG in the overdose prevention effort, and strategies for bringing different sectors together.
When the disaster strikes: Experience from the field for preserving life-saving services and outreach to people who use drugs
This expert panel describes the challenges of reaching those with SUD during a crisis, and ways we must evolve to provide quality outreach services during an emergency.
HHS Overdose Prevention Strategy – Prevention - Harm Reduction - Treatment - Recovery
This talk focused on the government's current strategies for addressing overdose prevention efforts, and the work that still needs to be done to address these needs.
Maternal Child Health in Justice Systems
The presentation focused on the need for accessible treatment services for incarcerated mothers with substance use disorder.
Understanding and Bolstering the Recovery Workforce: Findings from In-Depth Discussions with Peer Recovery Coaches
This talk focused on the role of peer recovery coaches as valuable team members when treating substance use disorder.
Issues for Native and Indigenous Communities
This discussion on the challenges faced by indigenous communities when accessing health care highlighted the need for better access to services and more attention to their needs from the federal government.
Innovations that Prevent Overdose
This discussion described new ideas and strategies in overdose prevention from medical and community outreach perspectives.
Treatment & Recovery; systems designed to meet women where they are (workshop is especially relevant for those in rural areas)
This presentation focused on outreach efforts, and strategies for increasing accessibility for pregnant women in rural areas.
ODMAP Workshop
This panel discussion described ODMAP and its contribution to tracking and prevention overdose statistics.
Accelerating Improvement: Using improvement science tools to transform ED practices for better outcome
This presentation discussed current issues in emergency room settings that prevent optimal treatment of overdoses, and strategies for improvement.
Children Impacted by Family SUD
This discussion focused on the societal harms of SUD, particularly in relation to its impact on children and the wellbeing of the family.
Legal issues in harm reduction
This presentation focused on legal issues surrounding overdose prevention efforts, and barriers to overcome to make treatments more accessible.
Equity in SUD Treatment and the ER Environment
CA Bridge offers valuable insight into the current inequities faced by health care workers in emergency departments, and how to improve these conditions. Hear some of their incredible stories and tips on how to integrate health equity into your work environment.
COPN: California Legislative Highlights for 2022
Hear about accomplishments in legislation related to California's overdose prevention efforts from 2021.
Harm Reduction is Healthcare: Sustainable Funding for Harm Reduction Programs
The National Harm Reduction Coalition created a brief e-course on how the healthcare financing system works and how harm reduction programs can tap into opportunities for funding.
Naloxone Distribution Program
DHCS created the Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP) to combat opioid overdose-related deaths throughout California. The NDP aims to address the opioid crisis by reducing opioid overdose deaths through the provision of free naloxone.
Sam Quiñones on Meth, Fentanyl, and the Least of Us
Author and journalist Sam Quiñones focuses on the devastation caused by methamphetamine and fentanyl in the United States, and what role community and other institutions can play.
Deflection and Pre-arrest Diversion to Prevent Opioid Overdose
Communities across the country have implemented deflection and pre-arrest diversion (DPAD) initiatives to link people who use drugs to evidence-based care and services instead of incarceration. This webpage highlights these resources and toolkits.
SAMHSA releases 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
These are the findings from the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), released by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).