Expanding Naloxone Access and Community Trainings in Missouri (ENACT)

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

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Missouri Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Counts

Opioid overdose deaths have increased since 2015 and grew by 26% from 2019 to 2020. Highly potent synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and isolated drug use due to the Covid-19 pandemic have contributed to accelerating death rates. This data underscores the need for the expansion of naloxone and overdose education in Missouri.
 

Current Naloxone Distribution in Missouri

 

ENACT 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 recovery services for overdose survivors.