Expanding Naloxone Access and Community Trainings in Missouri

ENACT aims to reduce the incidence of fatal opioid overdose and adverse events through increased training and naloxone distribution.

ENACT focuses on accomplishing expansion of naloxone access and community trainings through the following goals:

1) Assessing and identifying gaps in existing infrastructure, referral capacity, and training needs of frontline workers in Missouri, especially in regions with the largest number of overdose deaths

2) Develop and implement new training focused on drug user health, harm reduction, and skills training for Peer Specialists and Community Health Workers

3) Expand dissemination of existing in-person and virtual OEND training curriculum

4) Increase naloxone distribution in high-need areas with insufficient access through direct supplies and mail-order programs

5) Increase knowledge and capacity for referrals to appropriate treatment and recover services for overdose survivors at-risk of adverse events.