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Overdose Data-to-Action (OD2A) Linkage-to-Care Local Program Evaluation

Overdose Data-to-Action (OD2A) Linkage-to-Care Local Program Evaluation

Overdose to Action (OD2A): LOCAL is a nationwide CDC-funded initiative that funds local jurisdictions to develop and implement overdose data and drug checking surveillance and overdose prevention activities, including linkage to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), harm reduction resources, and wrap-around services for people with OUD. 

Background

OD2A-Local has Linkage-to-Care programs embedded in housing and healthcare programs in King County. Two Care Navigators are embedded in each of the selected programs to provide ongoing intensive support to clients identified as being at risk for overdose.

Visit the CDC website to learn more about the OD2A-Local initiative: Overdose Data to Action: LOCAL ​​

Goals and Objectives:

  1. Develop a plan to evaluate the OD2A-Local Linkage-to-Care program using qualitative methods 
  2. Identify key questions and goals for the evaluation project and develop a methodology for data collection 
  3. Recruit L2C program clients and conduct interviews with Care Navigators, program clients, and other relevant stakeholders 
  4. Conduct data analysis activities and identify key findings from interviews 
  5. Prepare a report and dissemination materials describing the findings of the targeted evaluation project

READU’s Role:

READU will conduct the targeted evaluation project (TEP) in partnership with the participating Linkage-to-Care sites (Purpose. Dignity. Action., Co-LEAD program; Evergreen Treatment Services, REACH program) Our evaluation will focus on the ongoing implementation of these programs to learn how they serve people at risk for overdose and identify areas of strength and improvement.

Evaluation Phase

During Summer 2026, READU will be completing data collection at Linkage to Care sites and beginning data analysis. We’ll wrap up this project at the end of 2026 with a final report and a zine  for community members.

Funders

Contact

READU Project Lead: Cece Wettemann

Email: chw26@uw.edu

Public Health-Seattle King County Projects Leads: Sarah Ziegenhorn and Olivia Dietz

Photo credit: UW ADAI Empathy Lens Collection