Our Impact
Our task force is a community-powered coalition advancing overdose prevention, expanding naloxone access, strengthening education, and driving systems change. Together, we are building a coordinated, data-informed, island-wide response to the overdose epidemic.
Expanding Access to Naloxone
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Distribute ~1,300 naloxone kits each month through community pop-ups at grocery stores and local venues
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Provide overdose recognition and response education with every kit
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Establish naloxone distribution hubs islandwide
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Support Hawaiʻi Fire Department paramedics with naloxone supply when needed
Community Education
& Capacity Building
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Delivered 500+ educational sessions in schools, community gatherings, and public events
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Host Train-the-Trainer workshops to build local prevention leaders
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Develop resource tools for first responders, including addiction and mental health referral cards for HPD Patrol Officers
Policy, Data & Systems Change
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Engage county, state, and federal leaders to inform policy solutions
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Supported legislative efforts, including SCR 64
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Track national and local substance use trends to guide strategy
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Collaborate with HPD and HFD, including supporting public reporting of monthly fentanyl seizure and arrest data
Supporting Families & Healing
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Meet regularly with families impacted by overdose and fentanyl
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Create space for connection, advocacy, and shared action
Leading Through Collaboration
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Developed and continuously refine a five-year strategic plan
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Support and convene other county task forces
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Advise leaders beyond Hawaiʻi Island
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Respond to media inquiries to inform and educate the public