Opioid Resources: Western United States

ALASKA

• Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Division of Public Health
  Visit this state website to learn about Alaska’s programs for preventing and addressing opioid addiction.
• Project Hope Narcan overdose resources
  This web page lists where to access and how to use the over-the-counter overdose reversal drug naloxone (Narcan).
• Authorized buprenorphine provider locator
  Use this tool to find providers licensed to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid addiction.
• Opioid drug detox treatment centers
  This Psychology Today web page lists many of the inpatient and outpatient drug detox programs available in your state.
• Opioid-related state laws and programs
  This site lists county-level information on syringe exchange, methadone, and good samaritan laws.

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CALIFORNIA

• California Department of Public Health Safe and Active Communities Branch
  This website outlines the state’s prescription drug overdose prevention initiative.
• California Opioid Safety Network
  The California Opioid Safety Network is a community of local coalitions working across California to share strategies and best practices toward the shared goal of reducing opioid addiction and deaths.
• Authorized buprenorphine provider locator
  Use this tool to find providers licensed to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid addiction.
• Opioid drug detox treatment centers
  This Psychology Today web page lists many of the inpatient and outpatient drug detox programs available in your state.
• Opioid-related state laws and programs
  This site lists county-level information on syringe exchange, methadone, and good samaritan laws.
• Pharmacy Naloxone Access in California
  Information on where and how to access the over-the-counter overdose reversal drug naloxone (Narcan).

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COLORADO

• Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
  This CDPHE website offers prevention and treatment information for residents.
• Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention
  The consortiums Community Reference guide lists resources and programs across the state for opioid prevention and treatment.
• Authorized buprenorphine provider locator
  Use this tool to find providers licensed to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid addiction.
• Opioid drug detox treatment centers
  This Psychology Today web page lists many of the inpatient and outpatient drug detox programs available in your state.
• Opioid-related state laws and programs
  This site lists county-level information on syringe exchange, methadone, and good samaritan laws.

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HAWAII

• Hawaii Department of Health
  This website outlines the state program to prevent prescription drug overdoses.
• The Hawaii Opioid Initiative
  The Hawaii Opioid Initiative action plan is a comprehensive strategy to aggressively counteract the increased abuse and misuse of opioids in Hawaii.
• Authorized buprenorphine provider locator
  Use this tool to find providers licensed to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid addiction.
• Opioid drug detox treatment centers
  This Psychology Today web page lists many of the inpatient and outpatient drug detox programs available in your state.
• Opioid-related state laws and programs
  This site lists county-level information on syringe exchange, methadone, and good samaritan laws.

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IDAHO

• Idaho Office of Drug Policy
  This state website outlines the state’s opioid misuse and overdose strategic plan and resources for residents.
• Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
  The Division of Behavioral Health’s Substance Use Disorder Services Program provides resources for people with addiction.
• Idaho’s Response to the Opioid Crisis program
  The IROC program helps increase access to treatment for people in need; eligibility for the program is outlined here.
• Authorized buprenorphine provider locator
  Use this tool to find providers licensed to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid addiction.
• Opioid drug detox treatment centers
  This Psychology Today web page lists many of the inpatient and outpatient drug detox programs available in your state.
• Opioid-related state laws and programs
  This site lists county-level information on syringe exchange, methadone, and good samaritan laws.

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MONTANA

• Montana.gov opioid overdose prevention
  This website outlines the state’s approach to the opioid crisis.
• Authorized buprenorphine provider locator
  Use this tool to find providers licensed to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid addiction.
• Opioid drug detox treatment centers
  This Psychology Today web page lists many of the inpatient and outpatient drug detox programs available in your state.
• Opioid-related state laws and programs
  This site lists county-level information on syringe exchange, methadone, and good samaritan laws.

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NEVADA

• Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health
  Learn how the state is working to combat opioid abuse.
• Nevada opioid overdose surveillance dashboard
  The dashboard provides detailed information on statewide and geographically-specific non-fatal and fatal opioid-involved overdose and opioid prescription data.
• Authorized buprenorphine provider locator
  Use this tool to find providers licensed to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid addiction.
• Opioid drug detox treatment centers
  This Psychology Today web page lists many of the inpatient and outpatient drug detox programs available in your state.
• Opioid-related state laws and programs
  This site lists county-level information on syringe exchange, methadone, and good samaritan laws.

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OREGON

• Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division
  This government site outlines the state’s plan and strategies for reducing opioid overdose and misuse.
• Stay Safe Oregon
  Learn how naloxone can save lives, how to manage pain without opioids, and how to reduce risks of addiction on this Oregon Pain Guidance website.
• Authorized buprenorphine provider locator
  Use this tool to find providers licensed to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid addiction.
• Opioid drug detox treatment centers
  This Psychology Today web page lists many of the inpatient and outpatient drug detox programs available in your state.
• Opioid-related state laws and programs
  This site lists county-level information on syringe exchange, methadone, and good samaritan laws.

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UTAH

• Utah Violence & Injury Prevention Program
  Find many useful resources, tools, and information on accessing more information on opioids in Utah.
• Authorized buprenorphine provider locator
  Use this tool to find providers licensed to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid addiction.
• Opioid drug detox treatment centers
  This Psychology Today web page lists many of the inpatient and outpatient drug detox programs available in your state.
• Opioid-related state laws and programs
  This site lists county-level information on syringe exchange, methadone, and good samaritan laws.

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WASHINGTON

• Washington State Department of Health
  Use this government website to learn about overdose prevention, crisis and treatment programs, and more.
• Opioid Medication & Pain: What You Need to Know
  This fact sheet from the Washington Health Alliance details the risks and uses of opioid pain medications.
• Authorized buprenorphine provider locator
  Use this tool to find providers licensed to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid addiction.
• Opioid drug detox treatment centers
  This Psychology Today web page lists many of the inpatient and outpatient drug detox programs available in your state.
• Opioid-related state laws and programs
  This site lists county-level information on syringe exchange, methadone, and good samaritan laws.

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WYOMING

• Wyoming Department of Health Substance Abuse Prevention Program
  Learn more about Wyoming opioid abuse prevention efforts and overdose response actions.
• Opioid crisis and medication assisted treatment
  Find medication-assisted treatment providers in WY on this interactive website.
• Authorized buprenorphine provider locator
  Use this tool to find providers licensed to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid addiction.
• Opioid drug detox treatment centers
  This Psychology Today web page lists many of the inpatient and outpatient drug detox programs available in your state.
• Opioid-related state laws and programs
  This site lists county-level information on syringe exchange, methadone, and good samaritan laws.

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