This study examines state approaches to opioid health homes (OHH) and uses a retrospective analysis to identify facilitators and barriers to the program's implementation from the perspectives of multiple stakeholders.

The OHH model appears to have the potential to effectively address the complex needs of individuals with opioid use disorder by providing whole-person care that integrates medical care, behavioral health, and social services and supports. The experiences of Maryland, Rhode Island, and Vermont can guide the development and implementation of similar OHH initiatives in other states.

This is a report from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) that presents findings from a qualitative study that explores the unique challenges, joys, and experiences of peer recovery coaches (PRCs) across the US. Through a better understanding of the PRCs’ roles, this research aims to identify support opportunities for the population, such as workforce development, the certification process, and measures of success.

This comprehensive report from the Surgeon General addresses the entire continuum of care for substance use disorder (SUD) including chapters on prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery. There are also chapters on the neurobiology of SUD, the healthcare system, and specific suggestions for key stakeholders. The appendices at the end of the report contain many links to helpful resources. 

This special release by the Surgeon General is an extension of the previous comprehensive report on substance use disorders, highlighting extensive opioid-related information in one document. It provides the latest data on prevalence of substance use, opioid misuse, opioid use disorders, opioid overdoses, and related harms. There are additional resources embedded throughout the report. 

This is a report from the National Council for Behavioral Health that examines the factors that influence access to medications for opioid use disorder and substance use disorder treatment, including rural location, stigma, shortage of providers, and insurance coverage. Findings of this report are summarized in this policy brief. 

This is a report from the Center for Children and Family Futures and National Association of Drug Court Professionals that provides best practices in child welfare, treatment, the courts, and child and family well-being. Within this document, eight specific standards are discussed in detail. 

This online tool provides information on broadband deserts that could identify areas of the United States that will struggle with telehealth access, such as buprenorphine treatment via telehealth. 

 An ONDCP/USDA document that provides a comprehensive and expansive list of resources organized by 26 different categories and also lists various funding opportunities to address the opioid crisis across the continuum of care.

This is a report from the Deloitte Center for Government Insights that describes a ecological approach to addressing the opioid crisis. A portfolio of policies, multi-sector collaboration, innovation, and feasibility/sustainability are features of this approach. 

This academic paper reviews evidence on first responder programs that take an assertive approach to making linkages to treatment for those with substance use disorders. A number of effective linkage strategies are described that reduce the barriers to rapid access to treatment. 

This is the website of the Foundation of Opioid Response Efforts (FORE), a national, private, grantmaking foundation that funds innovative responses to the opioid crisis and disseminates evidence-based best practices through webinars that feature a panel of experts. 

This website provides webinars, journal articles, and reports to support a community's response to the opioid crisis during the coronavirus pandemic. The webinars feature a panel of experts in the field and include a recording and presentation slides.