A joint report from National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National League of Cities (NLC) examines how cities and counties can strengthen collaboration with each other and state, federal, private-sector and non-profit partners to tackle the opioid crisis.

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A Prescription for Action: Local Leadership in Ending the Opioid Crisis

A joint report from National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National League of Cities (NLC) examines how cities and counties can strengthen collaboration with each other and state, federal, private-sector and non-profit partners to tackle the opioid crisis.

Several of the recommendations are accompanied by existing local practices from cities and counties. The report also includes recommendations for state and federal officials, who are pivotal partners in local efforts to combat opioid misuse, diversion, overdose and death.

Local Government Opioid Resource Hub


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NLC Culture of Health Presentation: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: Promising Approaches through City, County and State Alignment

Please see the following materials from the National League of Cities’ March Culture of Health Web Forum titled, “Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: Promising Approaches through City, County and State Alignment.” Speakers for the event included: Hon. Gavin Buckley, Mayor, City of Annapolis, Maryland Adam Rinko, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Waterbury, Maine Scott Nolan, Director…

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