Opioid Epidemic Resource Center
Tags: Health, Justice & Public Safety
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The Opioid Epidemic: Counties on the Frontline
Counties are on the frontline of ensuring the health and safety of our residents affected by this crisis.
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Where to find funding to help make every day Take Back Day
Drug take-back sites and collection events like National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are key prevention tools for local governments, law enforcement agencies and coalitions nationwide. -
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Someone to Call During a Behavioral Health Emergency: Transitioning to 988 in Every County
Counties are integral to America’s behavioral health system and will be a vital force for building robust continuums of care for people with behavioral health conditions such as mental illness and/or substance use disorders. -
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How to increase access to drug misuse prevention resources in rural communities
Rural communities have not been immune to the impact of our nation’s opioid crisis. -
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How counties can use opioid settlement funds and government grants for evidence-based drug abuse prevention
Preventing prescription drug abuse continues to be a top priority in counties across the country. -
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HHS releases comprehensive Overdose Prevention Strategy
On October 28, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released the agency’s new Overdose Prevention Strategy, which aims to increase access to care and services for individuals with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and their families.
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