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.

Reducing Room Confinement in Douglas County Youth Center

Omni evaluated the Douglas County Youth Center’s multi-year initiative, funded by OJJDP, to reduce room confinement by implementing policy updates, staff training, and data-informed alternatives that promote youth rehabilitation.

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.

Inclusive Data Collection Guide

This guide offers practical strategies to collect demographic and identity data in ways that are inclusive, affirming, and community-informed. It equips researchers and practitioners with tools to ensure that the people behind the data are represented with accuracy, dignity, and care.
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Alabama Substance Use Block Grant Evaluation

Since 2020, Omni has partnered with the Alabama Department of Mental Health to lead evaluation of its SAMHSA-funded SUPTRS Block Grant, delivering a statewide, mixed-methods approach with tailored technical assistance and capacity building to support impact across all 67 counties.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
Evaluation

Colorado State Employee Assistance Program Replication and Expansion Study

Omni partnered with the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program to evaluate how modern EAP services impact employee mental health and productivity in today’s evolving workplace.
Economic Security
Research
Economic Security

Women Achieving Greater Economic Security Learning and Evaluation

As the evaluation and learning partner for the Women's Foundation of Colorado's WAGES initiative, Omni co-created and implemented an equity centered evaluation and capacity building framework to measure impact and uplift the lived experiences of women and families working to break cycles of poverty.
Economic Security
Economic Security
Evaluation

Great Outdoors Colorado Strategic Plan Evaluation

Omni partnered with Great Outdoors Colorado to design and pilot a community-centered, equity-driven evaluation strategy aligned with GOCO’s 2020 strategic plan. This work resulted in a shared theory of change, refined outcomes, and staff capacity to implement the evaluation independently.
Community Health
Children & Families

Anchorage Youth Development Coalition Equity Organizational Development Plan

Omni partnered with the Anchorage Youth Development Coalition to create a bold roadmap toward equity and liberation—centering shared power, deep reflection, and actionable change every step of the way.
Community Health
Behavioral Health

Pitkin Area Co-Responder Evaluation

Omni partners with the Pitkin Area Co-Responder Team to strengthen crisis response efforts by integrating behavioral health expertise with public safety. Through evaluation, data infrastructure, and reporting support, Omni helps drive accountability and sustainability for this vital community program.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
Evaluation
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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

Boulder County Community Health Assessment

Aimed at addressing mental/behavioral health needs across the county, Omni led a collaborative, equity-focused assessment and planning process for Boulder County Public Health.
Needs Assessments
Community Health

Lincoln County Community Health Needs Assessment

Lincoln County Public Health contracted Omni to produce a data-driven Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan, setting a bold, collaborative course for advancing community well-being from 2024 to 2029.
Community Health
Needs Assessments
Community Health

Weld County Summary of the Status of Health and Education

This county-level scan highlights key local health and education trends to identify opportunities for investment in the conditions that shape community well-being and student success.
Community Health
Community Health

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 Department of Social Services. The needs assessment will inform the future use of Opioid Settlement Funds.
Behavioral Health
Needs Assessments

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
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EDI in hiring

How we embed EDI into recruiting and hiring

Livable Wage

Omni's Livable Wage Policy

Carbon Reduction Program

As part of our environmental sustainability plan, we are taking a few steps to mitigate and offset the impact of our business travel - updated travel policy and purchasing carbon offsets

IDI

Using the IDI internally at Omni and with Clients

Impact Investing and Evaluation: A Conversation with Andy Marshall

What happens when we stop hoping our dollars make a difference and start proving it? Discover promise of impact investing for the nonprofit sector, the biggest challenges the field faces, and what's exciting about the future of impact investing.

Coalition Readiness and Effectiveness Assessment for Coalition Leaders

Designed for coalition leaders, this assessment tool helps identify strengths and areas for growth so coalitions can become more effective, unified, and impactful in their communities.

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