Overdose Data to Action (OD2A)

Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) is a CDC grant that supports overdose prevention efforts in local communities while gathering accurate, comprehensive, and timely data on nonfatal and fatal overdoses to enhance program efforts. This 5-year grant, active from September 2023 through August 2028, allocates over $9 million to reduce fatal and nonfatal overdoses and improve access to quality behavioral health and substance use treatment in Denver.

Denver's Plan:

• Comprehensive Overdose Prevention: The initiative focuses on integrating a variety of strategies into existing overdose prevention and education efforts. This includes:

  • Linkage to and retention in care: Ensuring individuals can access and remain engaged in treatment and support services.
  • Data and information sharing: Facilitating the timely exchange of critical data to enhance response efforts.
  • Harm reduction strategies: Promoting practices that reduce the negative consequences of drug use, such as naloxone distribution and education.
  • Stigma reduction initiatives: Addressing and reducting the stigma associated with substance use disorders to encourage more people to seek services

• Funding and Impact: The OD2A grant provides $1,807,494 annually, making it one of the few federal resources that directly support local communities in addressing overdose.

• Collaboration and Communication: A critical component of this initiative is the enhancement of communication and collaboration among internal teams, community partners, public safety organizations, and the healthcare system. This approach ensures that actionable information is delivered promptly, supporting more effective overdose prevention and response.