Prince William Health District (PWHD) received funding from the Virginia Department of Health's (VDH) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Engagement grant opportunity. This three-year award supports community engagement among stakeholders and community members who have a shared vision of preventing opioid-related overdoses and injuries in our region.
Year 1: The grant is conducting a community-based needs assessment for opioids. This process involves gathering information about the specific needs, challenges, and resources related to opioid use and addiction within the community. This key data driven information will help identify gaps in services and inform the development of targeted interventions and strategies to address the opioid crisis effectively.