This roadmap provides local and state health departments with information, resources and tools to implement effective strategies to support linking people who are at risk of opioid overdose to care.
OVERDOSE RESPONSE AND LINKAGE TO CARE: A Roadmap for Health DepartmentsPublic Health
Despite increased focus on mental health and substance use challenges in the public health sector, there remains a lack of formal training for building professional competencies across public health agencies.
Additional education and training must be tailored to, and based on, the experiences and activities of the existing workforce. We provide dynamic programming to build public health’s capacity for addressing mental health and substance use challenges.
Events
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Surviving and Thriving in the New SUD Landscape with AIOct 16, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The substance use disorder field is in the middle of big changes. Small, mission-driven nonprofits — often running on limited resources — are now competing with large, capital-backed provider organizations entering markets funded by Medicaid and grants. Margins are tighter than ever, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will…
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Transforming SUD Treatment: The Science, Policy and Practice of Recovery Incentive ProgramsOct 30, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us for a panel discussion on integrating recovery incentive programs into comprehensive treatment plans — alongside therapy, medication for substance use disorders and recovery support services. We’ll examine the evidence behind structured reward systems and their real-world application and impact, showcasing proven results in improving client retention, and reducing…
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