Conclusion
Even as overdoses continue to decrease nationwide, overdose deaths continue to rise in certain regions, age groups, and racial and ethnic categories. For communities disproportionately affected by the opioid and substance use crisis, expanding access to proven interventions and high-quality services and supports at the community level can address key risk factors for overdose and contribute to improved recovery and overall health outcomes. Community-based organizations are critical partners in the effort to provide targeted culturally informed services to the communities that need them most. By recognizing the unique challenges and needs of these CBOs and working within existing processes, state opioid administrators and grant-making agencies can make practical, meaningful changes to facilitate the flow of funding to these communities and build a community-based infrastructure to support overdose prevention.