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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Atlanta, GA

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the national public health agency of the United States. CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization for public health. The Division of Overdose Prevention in the CDC Injury Center works to monitor, prevent, and reduce harms associated with drug use, misuse, and overdose.

Preventing or responding to early substance use Getting loved ones help for a substance use problem, or supporting their recovery Finding strength to cope with your loved one’s substance use or death due to substance use Network of Local Partners

Drug Enforcement Administration

Arlington, VA

The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domesti

Preventing or responding to early substance use Getting loved ones help for a substance use problem, or supporting their recovery Network of Local Partners

Overdose Response Strategy

Washington, DC

The Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) supports 61 Teams nationally consisting of a Drug Intelligence Officer (DIO) and a Public Health Analyst (PHA) promoting public health and public safety collaboration to address the overdose / drug poisoning epidemic. The ORS focuses on 4 primary strategies: Sharing data throughout all sectors; support evidence-based responses; promote public health / public safety collaboration and enhancing prevention efforts.

Preventing or responding to early substance use Finding strength to cope with your loved one’s substance use or death due to substance use Network of Local Partners

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Rockville, MD

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.

525 Foundation

South Bend, IN

The 525 Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to preventing substance misuse through education, awareness, and community engagement. Founded by Becky Savage after losing her sons to accidental opioid overdoses, the foundation provides impactful public speaking engagements, town halls, and school assemblies to educate youth, parents, and communities about the dangers of drug abuse. Through initiatives like the Wise Up program and Drop2Stop, they promote responsible decision-making and advocate for safer communities.

Preventing or responding to early substance use

Addiction Prevention Coalition

Birmingham, AL

The Addiction Prevention Coalition seeks to eliminate addiction in Central Alabama through awareness, prevention education, and connection to resources. We lessen the shame and hopelessness of those who are struggling and provide education and connection to guide people to wholeness, safety, and sobriety.

Alabama Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Department of Mental Health

Montgomery, AL

The Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Department of Mental Health, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention and treatment in the state of Alabama.

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Alaska Division of Behavioral Health, Department of Health

Juneau, AK

The Division of Behavioral Health, Department of Health, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of Alaska.

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American Samoa Department of Human and Social Services

Pago Pago, AS

The Department of Human and Social Services is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in American Samoa

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APALD -- Association of People Against Lethal Drugs

Delphos, OH

APALD's mission is to empower and engage the public in working toward change, raising awareness, and collaborating efforts to combat the synthetic drug crisis.

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