About the Overdose Prevention Team
Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response works with partners in all 24 local jurisdictions in Maryland to share best practices and to promote evidence-informed programs to prevent overdose deaths. Each jurisdiction is required to maintain an Overdose Prevention Team (OPT), which works to promote multidisciplinary collaboration to expand substance use-related supports.
Howard County’s Overdose Prevention Team (formerly known as Opioid Intervention Team) is responsible for developing a local strategy to reduce overdoses in our County and hosting meetings to discuss updates. This team bring together representatives from various local agencies to identify gaps in resources, share relevant data, and promote collaboration. The OPT includes representatives from: health, social services, education, public safety agencies [including law enforcement, fire services, and emergency services], harm reduction programs, recovery support programs, treatment providers and community and faith-based organizations.
OPT Program Inventory
For information on statewide data by jurisdiction for all OPT strategies and prevention activities, click the link below.
Interested in Joining a Meeting?
If you would like to join one of our open meetings, please contact us at: orpresponse@howardcountymd.gov for a list of meeting dates, times and log in details.