This document has been produced to assist LHDs with guidance as they develop their context-specific response to overdose spikes as drug trends, overdose frequency, and public health and public safety resources will be unique to each local jurisdiction.

This is a sample of a communications plan created by Contra Costa MEDS Coalition.

This template explains how to begin building your Communications Plan.

This creative brief for the Santa Barbara Fighting Back Opioid Safety Network is an example of how to map out your website's content and design in an effective manner.

This sample creative brief from Safe Rx Mendocino is an example of how to effectively map out a media campaign aimed to reduce overdose-related deaths.

This guide offers examples on how to lay out your website's information and resources effectively.

This guide provides an example of how to create a visually effective website that will draw in more users to your coalition's messaging.

This worksheet provides important questions to reflect on when deciding which initiatives your coalition should focus on in terms of feasibility and success.

This website map for the Santa Barbara Fighting Back Opioid Safety Network is an example of how you might structure your coalition's website to create optimal impact and viewing preferences.

This membership survey helps identify the strengths and weaknesses of your coalition. It draws attention to areas for improvement and provides important data for future changes to your coalition

RxSafe Marin is committed to supporting youth and listening to youth voices. They are involved in several youth initiatives, including partnering with other community coalitions to distribute Let’s Talk, a resource for parents and teens to begin navigating conversations about substance use.