reducing opioid fatalities in the u.s. and beyond
The Reach Impact Institute mission is to help reach the lowest level of overdose deaths possible in every state, while providing a lasting positive impact on those lives saved.
Our Mission
REACH
The Reach Impact Institute Team believes it is essential to reach those who are in most need – “where they are,” with the best system of resources, care and support. This can only be accomplished through a committed team ready to identify those needs and implement lasting solutions.
impact
The Reach Impact Institute Team is guided by impactful programs that lead to positive outcomes throughout the continuum of overdose risk. Our efforts are grounded by evidence-based and evidence-informed practices and interventions that have proven success and promise for greater impact.
COLLABORATE
The Reach Impact Institute Team is committed to building alliances that reach across sectors and disciplines to ensure ALL essential stakeholders are part of the process. We will engage with national experts, individuals with lived experience, and community change agents who are all focused on collaboration in key priority areas essential to combating the substance use addiction crisis.
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THE OPIOID CRISIS REMAINS A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.
238 overdose deaths per day are 238 too many!
87,000
OVERDOSE DEATHS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR AMERICANS AGED 18-44.
87,000 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. from October 2023 to September 2024.
435,000
ACCELERATED EFFORTS TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE OVERDOSE DEATHS ARE ESSENTIAL TO SAVING LIVES AND REINFORCING THEIR SUPPORT NETWORKS.
435,000 loved ones impacted by the opioid crisis last year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
RX AND ILLICIT DRUG SUMMIT
Nashville, TN
The Rx and Illicit Drug Summit is dedicated to improving prevention and treatment outcomes to create lasting change in our communities. Let’s connect at the upcoming Rx Summit in Nashville, TN - one of the most influential events addressing the opioid and addiction crisis.
APRIL 21-24, 2025
Shine for Recovery Day
APRIL 22, 2025
Nashville, TN
Celebrate recovery, raise awareness, and spread hope by wearing sparkles, glitter or anything that shines to show your support and inspire others on their journey to recovery.
National Prescription drug take back day
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s is held every year as part of their commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. Find a collection site near you through the collection site locator.
APRIL 26, 2025
Nashville, TN
CONNECT
Collaboration and communication are essential to achieving our goals, and we want to hear from you. Please use the contact form here to reach out to us, and we will do our best to respond promptly.
Thank you for your interest in the Reach Impact Institute. We look forward to hearing from you!