Community Health

S.A.O.R CommUNITY Health increases community awareness of opioid and substance misuse, increases the number of patients receiving SUD/OUD services, and increases the number of patients who receive referrals to community support services by bridging the gap between health and social services.

SBIRT Training and Implementation, Provider Support for MAT/DATA Waiver, and Peer Workforce Expansion(CHWs)

Drug Education

S.A.O.R EdUcation provides culturally and linguistically appropriate education to improve family members’, caregivers’, and the public’s understanding of evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies for SUD/OUD, and aims to reduce stigma.

Mental Health First Aid, Naloxone, Stigma Reduction and Prescribing Guidelines

Safe Drug Disposal

Operation Southwest Safe Drug DisposAL informs and empowers the communities of Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Dallas, Escambia, Greene, Henry, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Sumter and Wilcox Counties to utilize safe prescription drug disposal methods and community drug takeback programs.

Law Enforcement/First Responders

S.A.O.R. Responder Effectiveness strengthens collaboration with and between law enforcement and first responders to enhance their capability of responding and/or providing emergency treatment to those with SUD/OUD, particularly vulnerable populations within the service area that suffer from health access and outcome disparities.

Naloxone Saves Lives

SAOR increases naloxone awareness by collaborating with local and state organizations to increase access to and training on naloxone within the rural service area to ensure that individuals and caregivers who may encounter an overdose can take the appropriate steps to reverse an overdose.

Southwest Alabama Healthcare Collaborative

Our consortium implements a multi sector coordinated approach to increase community capacity for prevention, treatment, and recovery support. A targeted focus on those at risk and diagnosed with substance use disorder.