Overdose Prevention: Tools for State and Local Health Departments

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are helping public health practitioners prevent overdose.

Stimulant Overdose Learning Community

We are pleased to announce the Stimulant Overdose Learning Community, a national virtual learning opportunity for public health and health care practitioners taking place February through July 2027.

This free learning community will help participants understand the changing landscape of stimulant use and overdose, share challenges and expertise, and identify practical actions to prevent and respond to stimulant-involved overdose in their local contexts.

It will feature six 90-minute virtual learning sessions, including:

  • A presentation from a subject matter expert(s)
  • Opportunities to share local challenges, practices, and lessons with other participants through facilitated discussion
  • Light activities between sessions — for example, interim reading, reflection prompts — to support application of learning
  • Pre- and post-program surveys to assess learning and inform future training and technical assistance

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026.

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Overdose Prevention Resource Hub

The National Council’s Overdose Prevention Resource Hub offers comprehensive, evidence-based resources developed through collaboration with multidisciplinary stakeholders. These nationally recognized materials empower our members and the broader field to implement effective practices that reduce overdose risk and save lives.

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This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $400,000 with 100% funded by CDC/HHS. The content is that of the author(s) and does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS or the U.S. government.