Describe what substance misuse looked like in your community. Including overdose data would be helpful. What events or data sparked the need for change? What did community buy-in look like? Has community leadership been behind your efforts?

Please limit the description to 750 words or less. Include information such as the biggest factors contributing to the success of the program (e.g., community buy-in, stakeholders, program leadership, and support from training and technical assistance and collaborative efforts), challenges that were faced, ways that challenges were mitigated or overcome, the impact on your community, etc.

For others who are interested in starting or are already in the beginning stages of starting a similar program, what are the key factors that led to your program's success in the beginning? Please share specific things you would encourage them to consider as they begin their program.