Fayetteville Task Force

Led by the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center and city officials, the Task Force seeks to convene relevant stakeholders to develop a comprehensive opioid strategy.  The Task Force educates opioid providers about overprescribing, educates the public about substance use disorder and helps those struggling with substance use get treatment.

High Point Police Data Tracking

High Point PD began tracking overdose data in 2014 when it noticed an increase in overdose cases. Law enforcement officers use this data to inform their response to the opioid crisis.

https://www.highpointnc.gov/police

The Hope Squad

The Hope Squad is a community partnership between the Raleigh Police Department, the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) and Recovery Communities of North Carolina (RCNC). Using overdose data and police reports, they locate and visit every person who had an overdose reversal. They provide treatment referrals, family support, recovery coaching and naloxone.

Organization Leads: Ben Huger (Raleigh PD); John Fox (Raleigh PD); Jesse Bennett (NCHRC)

rcnc.org/hope-grows-stronger-in-north-carolina/

Nashville Community Paramedic Program

Within 48 hours of a drug overdose reversal, first responders hold a meeting with the naloxone recipient. They supply a list of treatment options and assist with scheduling appointments with recovery programs. The program also assists in a syringe exchange program to reduce risks of diseases such as Hepatitis C and HIV.

http://www.co.nash.nc.us/169/Emergency-Services

NCDHHS Messaging and Marketing Tools

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has examples of marketing partners and locations, slogans and taglines, messaging, social media campaigns and other communications tools to help organizations and government officials address substance misuse.

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/opioids

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids educates parents and families about substance misuse disorder and guides them through education, prevention and treatment options for their children. The organization also connect families with counselors to develop personalized action plans for children struggling with substance use.

https://drugfree.org/

Alcohol/Drug Council of North Carolina

ADCNC is a nonprofit organization that runs a 24-hour hotline to help individuals struggling with drug or alcohol misuse. Hotline operators provide listening support and help identify treatment services that can continue to assist callers.

https://www.alcoholdrughelp.org/

Recovery Communities of North Carolina

RCNC supports individuals in recovery from substance misuse disorder by providing access to community services, connecting them with treatment facilities, and facilitating trainings in peer to peer recovery coaching.

http://rcnc.org/

North Carolina Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

The NC AHEC provides educational resources and trainings for healthcare professionals. The trainings cover a series of different medical issues related to opioid addiction, prevention and treatment. AHEC has eight regional offices across North Carolina.

http://www.ncahec.net/news/opioids/

Generation Rx

Generation Rx offers free resources to educate audiences of different ages and from different environments about the dangers of misusing prescription drugs. Its website has teaching materials and guides tailored for different age groups.

https://www.generationrx.org/