New NIH Tool Empowers Communities to Combat Opioid Overdoses with Evidence-Based Strategies

The National Institutes of Health’s HEALing Communities Study has released a free, web-based decision tool designed to support evidence-based decision-making for public health leaders tackling opioid-related overdoses. The Overdose Crisis Community Decision Tool helps communities select effective strategies by guiding users through multiple-choice questions, resulting in a customized list of options from the HEALing Communities Study’s Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach.

The tool aligns strategies with local needs and provides real-world examples from participating communities. This resource empowers local leaders to adopt proven interventions, marking a significant step toward addressing the opioid crisis with community-driven solutions. Find the tool here.