Overdose Prevention: Tools for State and Local Health Departments

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are helping public health practitioners prevent overdose.

Tools for Preventing Overdose Engagement Workgroup

We are pleased to announce the Tools for Preventing Overdose Engagement Workgroup, taking place March through July.

Over five months, this training and technical assistance (TTA) opportunity will bring together local and regional public health agencies, community-based organizations (CBOs) and subject matter experts to identify and overcome challenges overdose prevention programs face and maximize the programs’ impact.

Participation in the Engagement Workgroup is free, and programming includes:

  • Virtual kick-off/orientation webinar on March 17, 3-4:30 p.m. ET
  • Monthly 90-minute virtual TTA sessions on the third Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. ET through July 2026
  • In-person, 1.5-day Engagement Forum convening May 18-19**
  • Bi-weekly newsletters/e-Digests catered to the workgroup
  • Direct access to SMEs and optional ad hoc coaching calls with SMEs
  • Support developing and finalizing an action plan
  • Collaboration opportunities based on topics identified by cohort needs

Registration forms for the Tools for Preventing Overdose Engagement Workgroup are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

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Overdose Prevention Resource Hub

The National Council’s Overdose Prevention Resource Hub offers comprehensive, evidence-based resources developed through collaboration with multidisciplinary stakeholders. These nationally recognized materials empower our members and the broader field to implement effective practices that reduce overdose risk and save lives.

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This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $400,000 with 100% funded by CDC/HHS. The content is that of the author(s) and does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS or the U.S. government.