The Opioid Settlement Tracker is an 18 month watchdog project by Christine Minhee that tracks opioid-related litigation and provides information about lawsuits, settlements, and issues surrounding opioid related litigation. The stated goal of the project is to track and determine if opioid settlement funds will be used in ways that benefit public health and address drug use. Continue reading
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The Societal Burden of the Opioid Crisis Estimated at Trillion in 2017
This plain language summary breaks down a peer-reviewed study that estimated the societal burden of the opioid crisis at $1 trillion. Continue reading
A Guidebook to Reimagining America’s Crisis Response System: A Decision-Making Framework for Responding to Vulnerable Populations
This guidebook is targeted to policymakers and emergency response agencies who are considering implementing or expanding crisis response programs in their communities. Crisis response programs are an option for diverting individuals experiencing a crisis from substance use, mental health, or homelessness from the criminal justice system to services. Continue reading
Principles for the Use of Funds From Opioid Litigation
This report describes 5 principles policymakers can use to ensure the best use of funds from opioid litigation. The principles include: Continue reading
Spirit of Harm Reduction: A Toolkit for Communities of Faith Facing Overdose
The Faith in Harm Reduction online toolkit is a national collection of faith and community leaders who work together to address stigma against people who use drugs and advance liberation, health, and wholeness for communities impacted by overdose, trauma, stigma of substance use, and radicalized drug policy. Continue reading
COVID-19 Culturally and Linguistically Competent (CLC) Recommendations for Organizations/Entities
This educational resource provides recommendations for organizations interested in offering culturally and linguistically appropriate services in the context of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Continue reading
Supporting a Nation in Crisis: Solutions for Local Leaders to Improve Mental Health and Well-being During and Post-COVID-19
This guide is designed for local policymakers and civic institutions to improve mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and includes recommendations and strategies for the immediate crisis and the recovery phase based on the Well Being Trust’s framework. Continue reading
Stigma-Free Communities Initiative Faith Organization Toolkit
This toolkit was designed to assist faith-based organizations in creating stigma-free communities. The toolkit includes information about stigma, a sample resolution for organizations to adopt, and information about forming a task force, creating an action plan, and communicating with the press. Continue reading
Morris County Proud to Be Stigma-Free
Morris County, New Jersey’s Proud to Be Stigma-Free Initiative’s website includes educational information about stigma and how it impedes individuals from seeking help for substance use disorder or mental health conditions. It also includes a community pledge and tool-kits for local municipalities, colleges and universities, and faith-based organizations. Continue reading
Brandeis Opioid Resource Connector
The Brandeis Opioid Resource Connector provides a curated collection of community-focused programs, tools, and resources to help policymakers and community leaders develop interventions to address the opioid crisis in their communities. The website includes information on over 160 program models that have been implemented across the country. Continue reading