This publication is a product of the HEALing Communities Study (HCS) and informed by the Communities That HEAL (CTH) Intervention Manual as well as integral contributions from research and community partners across four research sites. This guide was developed in recognition of the need to center community engagement throughout the efforts to address the opioid overdose crisis.
This guide exists to help communities decrease opioid overdose deaths; it includes tools and real-world examples that can be used to build and strengthen community coalitions that work to reduce opioid overdose deaths.

This guide was drawn from HEALing Communities Study (HCS) learnings to-date and expert insights to provide guidance regarding implementation of ORCCA menu strategies.

This flyer-sized print public service announcement (PSA) encourages community members to advocate for youth substance use prevention and take the time to talk with kids about the risks and dangers of underage drinking and other drug use.

This flyer-sized print public service announcement (PSA) encourages community members to volunteer their wisdom to kids and be prepared to support them and answer any questions they may have about alcohol and other drugs.

This wallet card–sized print public service announcement (PSA) encourages community members to advocate for youth substance use prevention and take the time to talk with kids about the risks and dangers of underage drinking and other drug use.

This square-sized print public service announcement (PSA) encourages community members to help coach kids through life and look for ways to start, and continue, talking with them about the risks and dangers of underage drinking and other drug use.

This wallet card–sized print public service announcement (PSA) encourages community members to volunteer their wisdom to kids and be prepared to support them and answer any questions they may have about alcohol and other drugs.

This wallet card–sized print public service announcement (PSA) encourages community members to give kids guidance and be ready to talk with them about alcohol and other drugs.

This square-sized print public service announcement (PSA) encourages community members to use their faith community to support kids and make sure they understand the risks and dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs.