Opioids and Overdose Prevention

TRY PREVENTION COMPONENTS

(1) Increasing Access to Care through creating immediate post-overdose

(2) Culturally Competent Care through Resilient Recovery training addressing racism and leveraging Black community strengths, and Spanish translation ensuring language accessibility;

(3) Addressing Social Determinants of Health through NC CARE 360 platform creating comprehensive referrals for housing, food, employment, legal, and healthcare needs

(4) Peer Support, Community Engagement, and Social Connectivity through Health Ambassadors with lived experience,

5) Community Building and Support Networks through establishing peer support groups and embedding recovery support

TRY’s This comprehensive approach recognizes that effective intervention requires understanding communities' direct context and needs while addressing root causes of disparities including racism, poverty, geographic barriers, and mistrust of healthcare systems.

OPIOIDS IN DURHAM COUNTY

Overdoses are higher among Black/AA residents than White residents