To aid in addressing the overdose epidemic, the CDC Foundation in support of the Overdose Response Strategy has hired 60 public health analysts to partner with public health and public safety offices across the nation.

The CDC Foundation’s Expanding Capacity to Address the Drug Overdose Epidemic program supports more than 200 field staff stationed across 45 jurisdictions as part of the CDC’s Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. CDC Foundation staff help public health departments and community organizations collect and respond to detailed information about overdose incidents in their area and advise on prevention strategies.

To build the capacity of 11 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) programs through sourcing, hiring, training and providing technical assistance to public health analysts and public health practice coordinators to aid in local response activities.