Virginia Substance Use Prevention

Since 2014, Omni has led evaluation, capacity building, and strategic planning across the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services' SAMHSA-funded initiatives—supporting over 40 grantee sites through technical assistance, training, and data-driven planning that have positioned Virginia as a national leader in substance use prevention.

Family Justice Journal: ROI of a Rural Family Resource Center

A longitudinal analysis of a rural Family Resource Center and the cost benefits to the child welfare system.

Virginia’s State Opioid Response Success Stories

Omni has collected stories of powerful individual and community transformations across Virginia made possible through State Opioid Response funding, illustrating the human impact behind the data and affirming the value of sustained prevention, harm reduction, treatement and recovery efforts.

Guiding Developmental Scientists Beyond Academia: Reflections from SRCD 2025

Curious about life after academia? These reflections from a panel discussion at the Society of Research in Child Development's 2025 conference offer practical advice and inspiring insights for developmental scientists considering impact-driven, non-academic careers.
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City of Martinsville & Henry County Opioid Settlement Needs Assessment

To guide strategic funding decisions, Omni led a comprehensive assessment for the City of Martinsville and Henry County—gathering data and community insights to map the local opioid response system, identify critical service gaps, and lay the groundwork for evidence-based planning.
Behavioral Health
Opioid Settlement Planning
Behavioral Health
Needs Assessments

City of Martinsville & Henry County Opioid Settlement Strategic Planning

Omni led the development of a strategic plan for the City of Martinsville and Henry County, mapping opioid settlement funds to targeted, evidence-based solutions to expand treatment, prevention, and recovery support systems across the community.
Behavioral Health
Opioid Settlement Planning
Behavioral Health

Warren County Opioid Settlement Strategic Planning

Omni led a collaborative planning process in Warren County in Virginia to guide the strategic use of opioid settlement funds, combining data analysis with community engagement to drive evidence-based solutions that prevent misuse and strengthen local response.
Behavioral Health
Opioid Settlement Planning
Behavioral Health
Oganizational Development

City of Suffolk Opioid Abatement Needs Assessment

Omni conducted a local needs assessment on opioid misuse and strengths and gaps in services across the continuum of care for the City of Suffolk in Virginia. The needs assessment will inform the future use of opioid settlement funds.
Behavioral Health
Opioid Settlement Planning
Behavioral Health
Needs Assessments

Virginia SOR Recovery Services Evaluation

The recovery component of Virginia's SOR grant evaluation focuses on the wide-reaching work of Peer Recovery Specialists who provide recovery support based on their own living expertise of substance use and/or mental health disorders and recovery.
Behavioral Health
Evaluation
State Opioid Response
Behavioral Health

Archways Family Threads Evaluation

Omni’s evaluation of Archway’s Family Threads program was instrumental in securing its evidence-based designation, validating the program’s innovative dual approach to supporting families with integrated peer recovery support and family support practices.
Children & Families
Evaluation
Children & Families

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Family Justice Journal: ROI of Family Resource Centers to the Child Welfare System

A longitudinal analysis of two Family Resource Centers and their cost benefits to the child welfare system.
Center for Social Investment
Center for Social Investment
Children & Families

Family Justice Journal: ROI of a Rural Family Resource Center

A longitudinal analysis of a rural Family Resource Center and the cost benefits to the child welfare system.
Center for Social Investment
Center for Social Investment
Children & Families

Teller County Community Health Assessment

Teller County Public Health contracted with Omni to lead a community-informed Colorado Health Assessment and Planning System process, using surveys and focus groups to shape a data-driven public health improvement plan.
Community Health
Needs Assessments
Community Health

Eagle County Community Health Assessment

Omni partnered with Eagle County Public Health in 2023 to analyze over 350 health indicators using a health equity lens to inform the county’s community health assessment and improvement planning.
Community Health
Needs Assessments
Community Health

Adams County Needs Assessment

Omni partnered with Adams County to deliver a forward-thinking, justice-driven Community Needs Assessment that amplifies resident voices, highlights systemic disparities, and identifies clear actions across housing, health, safety, and economic opportunity.
Community Health
Needs Assessments
Community Health

Birthing Experiences of People of Color in Colorado Study

This qualitative study on birthing experiences of people of color in Colorado sheds light on critical gaps in maternity care and offers actionable insights to improve the quality, respect, and responsiveness of care across the state.
Community Health
Community Health

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Virginia’s State Opioid Response Success Stories

Omni has collected stories of powerful individual and community transformations across Virginia made possible through State Opioid Response funding, illustrating the human impact behind the data and affirming the value of sustained prevention, harm reduction, treatement and recovery efforts.

Guiding Developmental Scientists Beyond Academia: Reflections from SRCD 2025

Curious about life after academia? These reflections from a panel discussion at the Society of Research in Child Development's 2025 conference offer practical advice and inspiring insights for developmental scientists considering impact-driven, non-academic careers.

Measuring Peer Recovery Outcomes Toolkit

Omni partnered with Peer Recovery Center of Excellence on this toolkit to support organizations and programs committed to high-quality, meaningful evaluation of peer recovery support services.

4 Equitable Evaluation Insights: Evaluating a Grant Program that Supports Community-Led Design

Omni’s evaluation of Colorado Health Foundation’s community-led design grants offers powerful lessons on equity, agility, and inclusivity in rural settings—insights that challenge traditional evaluation approaches and invite deeper reflection.

Quick Start Guide: Answers to Common Questions about Social Return on Investment

SROI isn’t about tallying every dollar—it’s about surfacing the deeper value your work creates, even when the path from inputs to impact isn’t straightforward.

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