Comprehensive Strategies for Overdose Prevention

Free Training for Naloxone, Overdose Recognition, 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline & more. . .

The Arizona Center for Rural Health (AzCRH), Comprehensive Center for Pain and Addiction (CCPA) partners with the Arizona Department of Health Services to implement their Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Overdose to Data Action State (OD2A-S) grant. As part of our scope of work, faculty, staff, students, and community partners create and deliver professional development content for clinicians, community health workers/representatives (CHW/R), and other healthcare leaders and professionals in two strategy areas: (1) clinician and health system engagement and (2) harm reduction.

Key topics include:

Implementing the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain into practice and the electronic health record,
Integrating CHWs/Rs into healthcare settings,
Recognizing overdose and administrating naloxone,
Supporting recovery,
Using medications to treat substance use disorders.

Learn more about how we are working with culturally and linguistically, rural, and underserved communities to enhance prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts.

Our Call to Action:

Sign up for our trainings. Complete our interest form HERE.
Review and share our resources, scroll down to the 'OD2A-S Resources for CHW/Rs' tab
Sign up for our Substance Use Harm Reduction and Clinical Practice Bulletin. This monthly OD2A-S Bulletin includes evidence-based practices, continuing education & training opportunities, highlighting best practices, and more. Subscribe HERE.

OD2A-S Fast Facts: This resource from the Arizona Center for Rural Health outlines critical information about the ongoing efforts to combat opioid overdose in Arizona. It highlights the state's strategies for prevention, harm reduction, and treatment, including professional development for healthcare workers, the integration of CDC guidelines, and the importance of carrying and administering Naloxone. HERE

Request a free, training in English or Spanish Here
Access training materials on our Naloxone Training Page Here
View our program flyer Here
View our Naloxone Administration Training Workbook Here

County Resource Cards

Comprehensive resource guide for Rural Maricopa County, offering substance use treatment, opioid treatment, crisis hotlines, and community services tailored to specific areas like Buckeye, Wickenburg, and Gila Bend. Includes prevention programs, mental health support, and low-income assistance options HERE
Comprehensive resource guide for Rural Pima County, offering substance use treatment, opioid treatment, crisis hotlines, and community services tailored to specific areas like Ajo, Arivaca, and Sells. Includes prevention programs, mental health support, and assistance for low-income individuals, with specific services such as naloxone distribution and access to peer-support warm lines. Find more information on resources and support options tailored for rural Pima County residents HERE

Health and Wellness Resources for Community Support and Overdose Prevention

Wellness Resources for Community Health Workers/Representatives offers self-care strategies for those who witness or respond to overdoses. It includes guidance on managing stress responses, building supportive networks, and accessing mental health support to promote resilience and well-being HERE
Cochise County's Overdose Prevention Program provides vital resources, education, and support to reduce opioid-related harm and save lives HERE
AHEAD offers a comprehensive directory of resources and tools to support health equity and address health disparities across Arizona HERE

More resources are coming soon. . . Sign up for our Substance Use Harm Reduction and Clinical Practice Bulletin. This monthly OD2A-S Bulletin includes evidence-based practices, continuing education & training opportunities, highlighting best practices, and more. Subscribe HERE.

(Coming Soon) Request a Training
Arizona Department of Health Services: A resource hub for clinicians, featuring clinical guidelines, references, and prescription guidelines to support healthcare providers in delivering evidence-based care. HERE
CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain: Explore comprehensive resources on the CDC’s 2022 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids. These resources offer evidence-based guidance for healthcare professionals to safely manage pain while minimizing the risks associated with opioid use.
- CDC Clinical Guidance for Healthcare Providers HERE
- CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids (2022) HERE
- MMWR Report on Opioid Prescribing Guidelines HERE

Take the Recognition and Management of Opioid Overdose for Community Health Workers and Representatives HERE
Take the Rx Opioids CME HERE

Infographic (Coming Soon)
Health Services Advisory Group https://www.hsag.com/en/medicare-providers/nursing-homes/opioid-stewardship/
Other materials coming soon

Waiver Elimination and MAT Act: Learn about the impact of the 2023 MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) Act, which eliminates the waiver requirement for prescribing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder treatment. This resource from SAMHSA provides an overview of the legislation, its implications for healthcare providers, and how it expands access to life-saving treatments for substance use disorders. HERE
Review the 2018 Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act HERE
ADHS Services Naloxone Resources: Comprehensive guide on Narcan (Naloxone) for opioid overdose reversal, including access, training, and legal information HERE
Request 2018 Arizona Opioid Prescribing Guideline hard copies HERE
Print a summary of the Good Samaritan Law in Arizona
Check out the Opioid Resources for Providers Fact Sheet HERE

University of Arizona Pain and Addiction Education: Offers educational resources and training programs for healthcare providers, focusing on the intersection of pain management and addiction treatment. HERE
Arizona Center for Rural Health and the Comprehensive Center for Pain and Addiction: Trainings cover crucial topics such as opioid use disorder treatment, chronic pain management, integrated care models, and overdose prevention. The series includes specialized courses for healthcare providers, community health workers, and law enforcement, all aimed at enhancing knowledge and improving outcomes in pain and addiction treatment. HERE
Take the Rx Opioids CME HERE
Request naloxone training and supplies from Sonoran Prevention Works
Applying CDC's Opioid Prescribing Resources: An Online Training Series HERE
Check out state and local events listed HERE
Recognition and Management of Opioid Overdose for Community Health Workers and Representatives. Free training module to instruct CHWs and CHRs to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. It can be completed asynchronously, online, and at the learner's desired pace. This module was developed as a part of the CDC Data to Action Linkages to Care grant by UArizona faculty, staff, and community partners. It is available through Virtual Lecture Hall.

Data Sources on Opioid Use (Aug. 2018)
AZ: Find AZ opioid use data HERE
AZ: 2018 County Health Rankings Report HERE
US Rural: 2018 USDA Rural America at a Glance HERE
US: Search U.S. map for drug overdose deaths HERE
US: Medicare Part D Opioid Prescribing Mapping Tool: HERE
US: Medicaid Opioid Prescribing Mapping Tool HERE
US: Rural Health Research RECAP, Quality of Care in Rural Hospitals and Adverse Drug Events (Jan. 2019) HERE
US: Tackling the Opioid Crisis: What State Strategies are Working? HERE

Arizona Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse Toolkit (scroll down to strategies 1-5) HERE
Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association-AZ Opioid Compliance Toolkit for Outpatient Clinics HERE
Opioid Epidemic Practical Toolkit: Helping Faith and Community Leaders Bring Hope and Healing to Our Communities HERE
Construction Worker Opioid Misuse Prevention toolkit HERE
Mental Health in Rural Communities Toolkit HERE
Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Opioid Overdose: What's Working In the United States HERE
Example from North Carolina: Project Lazarus Community Toolkit HERE

Resources for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorders - downloadable card of phone numbers giving first responders 24/7 access to opioid treatment providers in the area.

Getting Help for Opioid Misuse, Abuse or Dependence If you or someone you know is seeking help for opioid misuse, abuse or dependence, there are treatment options available in your area. (Maricopa, Yavapai, Gila, Mohave, Coconino, Apache, La Paz, Yuma, Pinal, Pima, Graham, Greenlee, Cochise or Santa Cruz Counties)