Opioid Response Network

To understand how grant recipients have used SAMHSA funds to address the opioid crisis, NASADAD, with support from ORN, has developed state and territorial-specific briefs that describe highlights of each state alcohol and drug agency’s use of STR/SOR funds across the continuum of care.? Thematic briefs were also developed to analyze common strategies and services states have implemented for opioid and stimulant misuse and use disorders using STR/SOR funding. Explore the interactive map by clicking on individual states or territories to access their STR/SOR brief: https://bit.ly/3YKf9sB #OpioidResponseNetwork National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Agency Directors (NASADAD) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) #OpioidUseDisorder #SubstanceUseDisorder

ORN was thrilled to be represented by our PI, Kathryn Cates-Wessel, during the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)'s Annual Meeting while presenting on vital resources, including AAAP’s ORN, PCSS-MOUD: Educate, Train, Mentor and REACH projects, which are funded through Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

?? New resource from NASTAD: “The Role of Housing in Improving Health Outcomes and HIV Care Continuity for People Who Use Drugs: Narratives and Recommendations from Lived Experience” Developed with support from ORN, this document presents first-hand narratives, research, and recommendations to understand and explore housing provision as a comprehensive health and overdose prevention strategy. It can be used as a series of topic-specific guidance documents or as an overview of person-centered approaches to housing, drug user health, and HIV care. Download for free: https://bit.ly/48LlkBr #OpioidResponseNetwork #NASTAD #SubstanceUseDisorder #OverdosePrevention

Expanding Medicaid and Medicare access for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people increases access to mental healthcare. This paper from our grantee partner Legal Action Center and Opioid Response Network explains new federal re-entry policies, federal planning grants and a new rule allowing older adults and those with disabilities to apply for Medicare during a special enrollment period post incarceration. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eqDJFjVJ

Native American Heritage Month is also a time to acknowledge challenges such as limited access to health care and substance use treatment. As a result, some AI/AN (American Indian and Alaska Native) communities experience higher rates of substance use disorders compared to all other ethnic or racial groups in the United States. In 2022, 24% of AI/AN individuals reported SUD in the past year, compared to 17.3% among the general population (SAMHSA: https://bit.ly/4eCMWKe). ORN’s Indigenous Communities Response Team is comprised of Tribal professionals and strong allies with significant experience working with and within Native communities. They can provide educational resources and training opportunities that are locally meaningful, culturally relevant and considerate of the strengths and traumas that affect Native community wellness. Use the “Submit a Request” button at OpioidResponseNetwork.org to share your needs. #OpioidResponseNetwork #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeCommunities #SubstanceUseDisorder

From judgment to compassion, from isolation to community. This Homelessness Awareness Month, let’s shine a light on the urgent need to address, end, and prevent homelessness among people living with mental or substance use disorders, and support those affected. For free training and education on topics covering the intersection of homelessness and substance use disorders, submit a request to discuss with your local ORN team: OpioidResponseNetwork.org. *Source: https://lnkd.in/e8zqdHf2 #OpioidResponseNetwork #SAMHSA #HomelessnessAwarenessMonth #SubstanceUseDisorder

In 2023, suicide prevention services were provided by 58% of substance use (SU) facilities, 70% of mental health (MH) facilities, and 86% of SU/MH facilities. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gbM5fMNr #NSUMHSS #Treatment

Overdose rates among Indigenous youth in Montana are a significant concern, reflecting broader national trends. The Rocky Boy Health Center (RBHC) on the Rocky Boy Reservation in north-central Montana is making efforts to combat this crisis in their community. ORN recently partnered with RBHC to deliver a training on substance use disorders (SUD) and the impact of SUDs on Indigenous communities alongside conversation on healthy relationships, safer-sex and sex trafficking during a two-day youth conference. Read more about this successful collaboration between ORN’s Indigenous Communities Response Team (ICRT) and RBHC: https://bit.ly/48k4lFS If your community or organization is interested in creating an event relevant to your local needs in collaboration with the ICRT, visit our website and use the “Submit a Request” button to get in touch: OpioidResponseNetwork.org. #OpioidResponseNetwork #SubstanceUseDisorder #SubstanceUsePrevention #PreventionMonth

Treating addiction goes beyond prescribing medication. Successful treatment of all addictions entails a multidisciplinary, holistic approach to address the co-occurring psychiatric disorders and complex social needs of people living with addiction. AAAP offers a wide range of resources geared towards both clinical and family/patient audiences. Discover on-demand webinars, downloadable guides, educational opportunities, and more from PCSS-MOUD: Educate, Train, Mentor, Opioid Response Network, and other partner organizations: https://bit.ly/3A6VESX? For more insights like the one seen in this image, check out “The Top Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Addiction,” a guide developed in collaboration with AAAP, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM: https://bit.ly/4hlrOef #AmericanAcademyofAddictionPsychiatry #TreatmentWeek #NATW #AddictionTreatment #TreatAddictionSaveLives

Prevention helps us get ahead of substance use and mental health challenges — so that youth, families, and communities can thrive. ORN provides locally meaningful education and training that is evidence-based, designed to meet your needs, and at no cost. ORN offers prevention support including: ??Education on how to make better decisions around pain management choices ??Ways to increase community awareness of substance use disorders ??Resources on how to create anti-stigma campaigns ??How to use naloxone, a medication used to counter (or reverse) the effects of an opioid overdose Support is here. Visit our website and use the “Submit a Request” button to share your needs: OpioidResponseNetwork.org. ? *Source: Substance Abuse Prevention Dollars and Cents: A Cost-Benefit Analysis, SAMHSA: https://bit.ly/4hfpzJg #OpioidReponseNetwork #SAMHSA #SubstanceUsePrevention #PreventionMonth