This report describes 5 principles policymakers can use to ensure the best use of funds from opioid litigation. The principles include: Continue reading
Resource Tag: Local Government
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
Reducing Stigma Surrounding Substance Use Disorders: Creating a Community-based Anti-Stigma Initiative
Reducing the stigma surrounding substance use disorders requires changing people’s attitudes and behaviors, a challenging task many state and local government and community organizations have undertaken. In this collection, we provide guidance on creating your own community anti-stigma campaigns and examples of programs currently in operation across the country. Continue reading
Rural Community Action Guide: Building Stronger, Healthy, Drug-Free Rural Communities
This report summarizes strategies rural communities can adopt to address substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). The report addresses a comprehensive list of issues including: Continue reading
Rural Community Action Guide: Promising Practices Supplement
This supplement to the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Rural Community Action Guide provides brief summaries of state and local initiatives to address substance use disorder as well as links to project websites and additional information. It serves as an excellent guide for state and local policy makers and community leaders interested in programs or initiatives they could implement or adapt for their own communities. Continue reading