Welcome to the RESPONSE initiative

The RESPONSE initiative (Rapid Emergency System Planning for Overdoses in School Environments) was created based off of a successful initiative led in Arizona to help schools address this growing threat by advancing three core priorities: awareness, preparedness, and education. RESPONSE brings together leaders from medical, education, public health, and community organizations to raise awareness of the youth overdose crisis, prepare schools with clear policies and life-saving tools, assist states with sample legislation that support school responses, and educate students, staff, and families about opioid risks and overdose response.