We are experiencing an unprecedented increase in the number of opioid-related deaths. In response to this national healthcare crisis the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) and its coalition of 27 national healthcare partner organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), formed the Opioid Response Network (ORN).
The ORN provides local training and education free of charge for specific needs at a community level to address this health crisis. The goal of the ORN is to streamline efforts to fill all gaps where needed and as defined by individual states. If you are in crisis or need assistance, help may be just a phone call or click away. Send a request today.
When someone seeks assistance, the ORN identifies individuals with training and experience in that community to help them in addressing prevention, treatment, and recovery needs and facilitate access to evidence-based resources.
This initiative, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, utilizes experienced prescribers and clinicians, including family physicians, in prevention, treatment, and recovery who are collaborating to facilitate access to evidence-based resources.
All 50 states and 7 territories have a designated Opioid Response team, led by a Regional Technology Transfer Specialist (TTS), who coordinates the implementation of evidence-based practices. Family physicians and other additional consultants are also available to meet the requester’s specific needs. Anyone can request technical assistance! No special criteria or restrictions are required to place a request.
Those interested in learning more about the ORN may want to attend one of the two sessions being held at the AAFP’s FMX in Philadelphia. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 24, from 2:15-3:15 p.m. and 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Please direct questions to the AAFP’s Opioid Response Network Project Manager Cory Lutgen or call 800.274.2237 extension 6150.