Opioid use disorder is an illness, not a moral failing.
Our work with partners addresses this stigma and aims to shift cultures so that patients receive access to the treatment and kindness that they need and deserve.
History: A Public-Private Partnership to Address Michigan’s Opioid Crisis
2023
Supported half of all emergency departments in Michigan to increase access to ED MOUD.
Published first qualitative evaluation of the ED MOUD Initiative by Vital Strategies and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Served a leadership role to represent Michigan philanthropy with the settlement funds and to spread awareness around endowment.
2023
2022
Engaged clinical consultant team to provide free ED MOUD technical assistance.
Hosted Just Care: Equitable Treatment of Patients with Opioid Use Disorder training with New Detroit for emergency department physicians.
2022
2021
Made the first post overdose rapid response grant.
Began hosting post overdose rapid response convenings to share knowledge and increase collaboration among teams.
Partnered with Michigan Health and Hospital Association Keystone Center established to increase hospital engagement.
Created a training module with Vital Strategies and New Detroit for healthcare providers in the emergency department treating patients of color with OUD.
2021
2020
Made the first Michigan Harm Reduction Project grant.
Partnered with Vital Strategies and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to focus on evaluation and equity.
Started hosting ED MOUD learning collaboratives to share knowledge and increase collaboration.
2020
2019
Announced strategy with Gov. Gretchen Witmer to support innovative and evidence-based programs for people with OUD, leveraging public and private funds.
Made the first Emergency Department Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (ED MOUD) grant.
Partnered with the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice at Wayne State University to coordinate the jail-based treatment effort.
2019
2018
Added funders, including the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) renamed the effort as the Michigan Opioid Partnership.
2018
2017
Created the project: ‘Taking Action on Opioid and Prescription Drug abuse in Michigan by Supporting Community Responses’ with five funders.
2017
"We need to cultivate empathy and sympathy for people dealing with opioid use disorder. Taking the time to understand the patients’ needs and making sure health care staff are empowered to help them are critical to success." Dr. Andrew King Detroit Medical Center and assistant professor, Wayne State University School of Medicine
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If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid use disorder, visit Michigan.gov/opioids.
Questions? Feel free to contact
Marissa Natzke
Senior Program Manager, Michigan Opioid Partnership