Overdose Crisis Community Decision Tool

The Overdose Crisis Community Decision Tool is a free web-based tool that assists community decision-makers and leaders in selecting proven strategies to reduce opioid overdose deaths.

The tool provides:

• A customized list of evidence-based strategies to reduce opioid overdose deaths matched to your community’s goals, needs, and current resources available.
• Practical guidance and resources for getting started.
• Real-world examples of how HCS communities put overdose reduction strategies into practice.

Who can benefit from using this tool?

• Members of community coalitions and settlement councils
• Elected officials and leaders involved in opioid overdose reduction planning 
• Anyone responsible for decisions related to the use of funds designated for the overdose crisis response and/or
• Anyone interested in learning about effective strategies to reduce opioid overdose deaths.

What is required?

• The tool was designed to assist local decision makers who are aware of their community’s needs and want to consider all evidence-based options for reducing opioid overdose deaths.
• No technical expertise or data is required to complete the tool.
• Anyone with any level of knowledge can complete and understand the recommendations the tool offers.

This tool was developed through the National Institutes of Health’s HEALing Communities Study.