The "Story Behind the Curve" helps us understand why the data on people dying from drug overdoses is the way that it is in our community. When we understand the root causes of our community problems, we have a better chance of finding the right solutions, together.

What's Helping? These are the positive forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.

• McDowell Substance Use Task Force

• Drug Education 

• Narcan Access

• Posion Control 

What's Hurting? These are the negative forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.

• Lack of access to substance use programs 

• Lack of preparedeness and safety 

Partners in our Community Health Improvement Process: 

• Foothills Health District 

• McDowell Substance Use Task Force 

• WNC Healthy Impact

Partners with a Role in Helping Our Community Do Better on This Issue:

• Local Government 

• Law Enforcement 

• Peer Support 

The following actions have been identified by our team and community members as ideas for what can work for our community to make a difference on unintentional drug overdoses.

Actions and Approaches Identified by Our Partners These are actions and approaches that our partners think can make a difference on unintentional drug overdoses.

• Groups in Schools 

• Mentorship Programs 

• Education 

What is Currently Working in Our Community These are actions and approaches that are currently in place in our community to make a difference on unintentional drug overdoses.

• Community awareness 

Evidence-Based Strategies These are actions and approaches that have been shown to make a difference on unintentional drug overdoses.

What Community Members Most Affected by unintentional drug overdoses Say These are the actions and approaches recommended by members of our community who are most affected byunintentional drug overdoses

• Educating on overdose dangers