The opioid epidemic is a public health crisis, averaging eight deaths a day in Michigan.
The Michigan Opioid Partnership, managed by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, is a public-private collaborative to decrease opioid overdose deaths through prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and sustained recovery, meeting individuals where they are in their journey.
Michigan Hospitals Making Strides in Treating Opioid Overdoses
Emergency departments are critical access points for treating those with opioid use disorder, making hospitals vital partners in overcoming Michigan’s opioid public health crisis.
In collaboration with the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) Keystone Center, the Michigan Opioid Partnership led the Emergency Department Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (ED MOUD) initiative, which was designed to increase access to evidence-based ED MOUD throughout the state and support the transition to long-term office-based treatment upon discharge. From 2019 to 2023, participation in the ED MOUD initiative grew from six to 75 hospitals—representing approximately half of Michigan’s emergency departments and all ten prepaid inpatient health plan regions.
Michigan Opioid Partnership Receives Opioid Settlement Funds for ED MOUD
The State of Michigan will receive approximately $1.6 billion in Opioid Settlement Funds over 18 years. As part of this funding, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Michigan Opioid Partnership $1 million from the Opioid Settlement Funds. Throughout 2024 and 2025, we will utilize this funding to offer training and professional support for Emergency Department Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (ED MOUD) services and to increase access to this life-changing treatment and the continuum of care.
CFSEM Endowment for Municipalities to Extend Opioid Settlement Funds
In the State of Michigan, approximately half of the Opioid Settlement Funds are being sent to county and local governments. As municipalities consider local spending of the Opioid Settlement Funds, an endowment fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan would complement an immediate allocation of the funds to ensure a long-term investment in evidence-based programs and strategies to address this public health epidemic over time.
"Because of funding from the Michigan Opioid Partnership, we can surround (patients) in support. That wouldn’t be possible otherwise." Dr. Cara Poland, MD, MEd, FACP, DFASAM Spectrum Hospital
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If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid use disorder, visit Michigan.gov/opioids.
