Case Studies
In rural communities and urban centers, opioid and stimulant use disorders happen to people of all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. The Opioid Response Network is designed to confront this public health crisis. Through our vast national network, we’re promoting the use of evidence-based practices to meet locally identified needs. Explore below and learn about our work.
Faith-Based Outreach Program Addresses Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorders…
Treating HIV and substance use disorders in gay Black men
New RI Program will Divert Individuals with Substance Use Disorders from…
Other Case Studies
ORN and the Oregon Public Health Dept. Partner with Schools to Deliver Prevention Programming
The Opioid Response Network (ORN) recently worked with seven high schools and middle schools in Oregon to deliver prevention programming focused on marijuana, fentanyl and vaping. This came out of a request from the Columbia County Public Health Department for help...
Harvesting Seeds of Wellness
Raymond Povijua, a member of Ohkay Owingeh residing in a tribal community in northern New Mexico, sought out the Opioid Response Network (ORN) for consultation and implementation support for an event he was interested in hosting. What transpired was an engaging...
Building Youth Substance Use Prevention Programming: Where to Start?
A licensed professional counselor near Detroit, MI was concerned about a gap in prevention education her community offered young people in relation to opioids and other substances. She ran an afterschool program and wanted to add curriculum to better meet the needs of...
Work with a Clinic Experiencing Rapid Increase in Opioid Use Disorder Patients
After a pain management practice in Junction City, Kansas shuttered a local clinic began receiving calls from panicked patients. Many were taking opioids daily for pain management and some, without the ability to get their prescription filled, were experiencing...
Overcoming Barriers Facing the Deaf Community Confronting Treatment and Recovery Programs
Individuals who are Deaf and use sign language to communicate are confronted with many barriers accessing and engaging in substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services. Furthermore, service providers are not always aware of established practices...