The Regents of the University of Michigan
Meet the people behind OPEN and learn more about their roles and what they do to create the content we release.
Our Mission
Learn more about our mission and what makes our organization tick.
Our Collaborators
Meet our frequent collaborators and our board members that help with projects year round.
Our Partners
Learn more about our partner organizations and what they do to help our communities.
Our Initiatives
A core part of our work and mission, OPEN initiatives – from opioid prescribing recommendations to youth outreach – are designed to educate, engage, and encourage transformative solutions.
Pain Management
Learn the best practices for postoperative pain management, including how to best utilize medications as well as non-medication alternatives.
Prevention
Substance Use Disorder prevention requires a comprehensive approach. Find out more about safe storage, disposal, reducing stigma, and more.
Harm Reduction
Discover harm reduction resources that offer a compassionate, people-centered approach focused on safety and overdose prevention.
Substance Use Disorder
As SUDs increase, helping people progress comfortably through surgical recovery is critical. Learn about screening and care coordination.
Youth Engagement
Empowering teens with trustworthy information about opioids and their effects can help informed decision making.
The Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) is dedicated to improving lives and reducing harms of substance use. We share education and resources to strengthen person-centered prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Programs
Expert Consultation Services
SAFE Storage + Disposal Kit
Community Naloxone Kit Distribution
Youth Board
Medication Disposal Pouches
Overdose Rescue Training Education
Free Naloxone Vending Machine & Distribution Boxes
Co-Branding Materials Request
Painless: The Opioid Musical
Free Permanent Medical Disposal Box
Medication Take Back Day Program
Pediatric Pain Management Best Practices Printed Materials
Emergency Department Naloxone Distribution
OPEN offers a variety of programs to engage providers and community members, including training programs, take back events, naloxone distribution, and more.