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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Alabama SPF-Rx Evaluation

Omni supports Alabama’s SPF-Rx 2.0 initiative with comprehensive evaluation, technical assistance, and capacity building to reduce prescription drug misuse among young adults in high-need communities.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
Evaluation

Family First SBIRT Study

Omni is conducting a quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of SBIRT as an early intervention for adolescent substance use in Colorado schools, aiming to generate evidence that supports its broader adoption.
Children & Families
Children & Families
Behavioral Health
Research

North Dakota State Opioid Response Evaluation

Omni leads the evaluation and data strategy for North Dakota’s State Opioid Response efforts, driving progress through rigorous data systems, clear reporting, and hands-on technical support.
Behavioral Health
State Opioid Response
Evaluation

Patrick County Opioid Abatement Needs Assessment

Omni conducted a comprehensive assessment of opioid misuse in Patrick County in Virginia to identify strengths, service gaps, and strategic recommendations to guide the use of Opioid Settlement Funds.
Behavioral Health
Opioid Settlement Planning
Behavioral Health
Needs Assessments

North Carolina Region A Opioid Abatement Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning

Omni guided North Carolina’s Region A through a regional needs assessment and strategic planning process, producing county and regional opioid abatement plans grounded in data snapshots, community input, and collaborative priority-setting.
Behavioral Health
Opioid Settlement Planning
Behavioral Health

Colorado Region 5 Opioid Abatement Strategic Planning and Dashboard

Omni led the development of a regional dashboard for Colorado’s Region 5 Opioid Abatement Council to track substance use drivers, project implementation, and progress toward strategic goals—grounded in local input.
Behavioral Health
Opioid Settlement Planning
Behavioral Health

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Maricopa County Community Health Assessment

Omni conducted a qualitative assessment for Maricopa County to elevate community perspectives on health equity, local assets, and the forces shaping well-being across neighborhoods.
Community Health
Needs Assessments

Reading Partners Student Social and Emotional Learning Outcomes Evaluation

Reading Partners contracted with Omni to conduct an evaluation during the 2021-2022 school year to examine successes and challenges with implementing Reading Partners SEL curriculum at scale, and to assess changes in student’s SEL competencies after participating in Reading Partners.
Children & Families
Evaluation
Children & Families

Marijuana Tax Fund: Evaluation of Diversion Substance Use Prevention Efforts

The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Council and the Division of Criminal Justice contracted with Omni to provide an evaluation of programs with the goal of reducing substance use among youth in diversion programs.
Justice
Evaluation
Behavioral Health
Justice

Colorado Juvenile Diversion Evaluation Report

Over nearly a decade, Omni’s evaluation of Colorado’s Juvenile Diversion Program revealed strong evidence that early, tailored intervention significantly reduces youth recidivism and improves long-term outcomes.
Justice
Justice
Evaluation

Colorado Impaired Driving Prevention Toolkit

Omni partnered with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to develop a toolkit of equitable, evidence-based prevention strategies that support the agency’s mission to enhance community health and safety through early substance use prevention.
Behavioral Health
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Colorado Statewide Coordinated Statement of Need

The Colorado Statewide Coordinated Statement of Need amplifies the voices of people living with HIV and community providers to identify barriers and establish priorities for improving care across Colorado.
Behavioral Health
Needs Assessments
Behavioral 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.

Virginia Data Finder

Use the Virginia Data Finder for easy access to reliable public and behavioral health data from Virginia agencies to inform your work and support your community.

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