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Guide to Implementing the Communities That HEAL (CTH) Intervention
The Communities That HEAL (CTH) intervention is a multi-phased approach that uses data and leverages community partnerships to help...
Apr 1

Webinar: Tips for Engaging Coalitions to Respond to the Opioid Crisis: Lessons Learned from the HEALing Communities Study
Coalitions are a key resource for expanding the implementation of evidence-based practices to reduce opioid overdose trends. This webinar...
Jan 14

Announcing Data Dashboard Learning Collaborative Sites
The Addiction Policy Forum and HEALing Communities Study (HCS) are excited to announce that 47 sites have been selected to participate in...
Oct 3, 2024

Apply Today: Data Dashboards Learning Collaborative
The Addiction Policy Forum, with support from the HEALing Communities Study (HCS), is seeking applications to participate in a...
Jul 23, 2024

Webinar: Implementation of Mobile Medical Units for the Delivery of Addiction Services in Ohio through the HEALing Communities Study
This webinar provided practical insight from experienced public health professionals who are part of the HEALing Communities Study on how...
Jul 19, 2024

Un nuevo estudio identifica una forma más eficaz de cuidar alos recién nacidos expuestos a los opioides
Los hallazgos del estudio de Comer, dormir y consolar para el retiro de opioides en neonatos (Eating, Sleeping and Consoling for...
Jun 26, 2024

Correcting Myths about Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) help reduce or block the euphoric effects of illicit opioids, decrease opioid craving, and help i
May 4, 2024

Ask the Expert: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
Dr. John Winhusen featured in the Ask the Expert series explainer on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
Apr 26, 2024

OnDemand Webinar: How to Build Opioid Data Dashboards for Community Decision-Making
Data dashboards are powerful tools that can support community engagement and decision-making by providing public health surveillance and...
Apr 22, 2024

Naloxone Myths Correction
What is Naloxone? Naloxone is a medication that reverses an opioid overdose if administered quickly. It works by blocking the effects of...
Mar 14, 2024

Ask the Expert: Naloxone 101 Toolkit
Naloxone is a medication that reverses an opioid overdose if administered in time. In this new resource from HEALing Communities Study,...
Mar 1, 2024

Ask the Expert: Naloxone 101
Dr. Alexander Walley answers key questions about naloxone and addresses myths about the overdose reversal medication.
Feb 29, 2024


New Planning Resource Prepares Hospitals Considering Eat, Sleep, Console Care Approach for Opioid-Exposed Infants
In the United States, at least one infant is born with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) every 24 minutes. Opioid-exposed...
Feb 28, 2024

New York’s Peer-led Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Programs Help Build Trusted Relationships, Save Lives
Peer distribution of naloxone and education on its use enhances partnerships between medical researchers, law enforcement, public health...
Feb 26, 2024


Hamilton County, OH Advances Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Jail
In Hamilton County, Ohio, 76% of the people who overdosed in 2021 had a history of incarceration at the Hamilton County Justice Center...
Jan 31, 2024


Webinar: Opioid Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care (ORCCA)
[Webinar Recording] [Slides] Thank you to Dr. Redonna Chandler, Dr. Alexander Walley, Dr. John Winhusen, Dr. Timothy Hunt, and Dr....
Dec 18, 2023


New Framework Released to Reduce Opioid Overdose
December 5, 2023 Bethesda, MD - The Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA) guide was released today to help...
Dec 5, 2023

ORCCA Partner Toolkit
The Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA): A Policymakers Guide to Implementing Evidence-Based Strategies that...
Sep 5, 2023

New Framework Released to Reduce Opioid Overdose
Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach Includes 19 Evidence-Based Strategies The HEALing Communities Initiative, the...
Sep 5, 2023


Stakeholder Landscape Analysis Report: Top Barriers, Needs, and Priorities from HEAL Connections’ National Partners
The HEAL Connections stakeholder engagement framework includes partnerships with 16 national associations across health, community...
Sep 1, 2023
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