State of Ohio Integrated Behavioral Health Dashboard
For the first time, the State of Ohio is making behavioral health data from multiple agencies accessible in a single location. This dashboard provides a county- and state-level picture of long-term trends in opioid use disorder, overdoses, and treatment.
Access the Dashboard. Click on the “Visualize” tab to view the dashboard.
View a basic training video on how to use the Dashboard
RTI dissemination site
Materials and information from the national HCS team can be found on the RTI website.
OneOhio Recovery Foundation
The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is a private non-profit organization created at the direction of Ohio’s state and local leaders to distribute 55 percent of the funds our state will receive from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. The Foundation will work with local interests to support substance misuse prevention, treatment and recovery efforts and invest funds to support these efforts for Ohioans into the future.
Webinars
Ask the Expert: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
In the latest video explainer in the Ask the Expert series, Dr. John Winhusen explains how medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) work, their effectiveness, and dispels myths about MOUD.
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) help reduce or block the euphoric effects of illicit opioids, decrease opioid craving, and help individuals engage more fully in work and social roles. Studies have found that buprenorphine and methadone are associated with a 53 percent reduction in all-cause mortality, with significant reductions in suicide, cancer, drug-related, and alcohol-related deaths.
Webinar: Opioid Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care (ORCCA)
Thank you to Dr. Redonna Chandler, Dr. Alexander Walley, Dr. John Winhusen, Dr. Timothy Hunt, and Dr. Patricia Freeman for this excellent webinar! If you weren’t able to join us live, or want to rewatch the webinar, check out the recording and slides on the ORCCA Webinar website.
Webinar: How to Build Opioid Data Dashboards for Community Decision-Making
Data dashboards are powerful tools that can support community engagement and decision-making by providing public health surveillance and early detection of emerging health threats, as well as facilitating efficient resource allocation. These dashboards serve as a transparent and customizable platform for communicating critical information in easy-to-understand, interactive formats (e.g., charts, graphs, maps) to policymakers, stakeholders, community members, and the public. The webinar aimed to show how data dashboards can facilitate evidence-based decision-making by providing insights into effective approaches, gaps in substance use disorder services, and opportunities to address challenges within communities. Download the slides and view the recording at the Dashboard Webinar Website.
Expanding Access to Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Carceral Settings
In April 2024, the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a final
rule on regulations regarding opioid treatment program (OTP) accreditation, certification, and standards
for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). This rule change affects the use of methadone, including
clarification on use of methadone in carceral settings. Under the updated final rules of 42 CFR Part 8,
jails and prisons may register as a hospital or clinic. Jails/prisons may stock and dispense methadone to
treat OUD and manage acute opioid withdrawal syndrome. View the webinar and slides at the JCOIN Training & Engagement Center (JTEC)
Events
Project ECHO: Deflection. Every month on 2nd Wednesday.
Register to participate in the Deflection Echo HERE.
The Deflection ECHO is a virtual learning community that provides a health-facing response to substance use that engages, deflects, and supports strong community partnerships. This collaborative focuses on bringing justice and treatment systems together for supportive community outcomes. Law enforcement, medical responders, addiction treatment providers, peers, and individuals with lived experience partner to work together to bring evidence-based solutions to substance use crises. Learn more about the Deflection ECHO HERE.
Apply Today: Data Dashboards Learning Collaborative
The Addiction Policy Forum, with support from the HEALing Communities Study (HCS), is seeking applications to participate in a six-session Virtual Learning Collaborative (VLC) on building data dashboards. Many states and jurisdictions across the country are utilizing data dashboards to identify trends, evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies, and inform the development of targeted interventions to quell the ongoing substance use disorder and overdose crisis.
Timeline and Dates
- Application Deadline: August 16, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.
- Selection Announcement: September 2024
- Virtual Kickoff Meeting (1-2 hours): October 2024
Virtual Peer Learning Sessions (1–2 hours): November, December 2024, January, February, and March 2025
If you want to apply to join the Virtual Learning Collaborative, please complete this application by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, August 16, 2024. Space is limited. Find more information on Data Dashboards LC.