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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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

Colorado Region 4 Opioid Abatement Council Assessment, Planning, and Implementation Support

Omni partnered with Colorado’s Region 4 Opioid Council to turn opioid settlement funding into a strategic, data-driven blueprint for impactful, sustainable solutions across 10 rural counties.
Behavioral Health
Oganizational Development
Opioid Settlement Planning

Colorado Department of Early Childhood Data Quality Improvement Project

Omni teamed up with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood to untangle system pain points, amplify user voices, and build a smarter path forward for data quality—so Colorado’s family support work can have the impact it’s meant to.
Children & Families
Children & Families

NPX Inc. Innovative Impact Financing Model Evaluation and Technical Assistance

Since 2020, Omni’s Center for Social Investment has evaluated the outcomes-based funding model of NPX Inc. to help ensure transparency, accountability, and measurable impact through shared metrics, data verification, and regular audits.
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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

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
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Clear Creek County Behavioral Health Needs Assessment

Omni led a comprehensive behavioral health needs assessment for Clear Creek County, uncovering long-standing barriers and community-driven solutions to improve care access, crisis response, and overall well-being.
Community Health
Needs Assessments
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Elbert County Community Health Assessment

In 2022, Omni teamed up with Elbert County Public Health to deliver a data-driven, community-informed health assessment that set the course for the county’s next five years of public health priorities.
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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

Douglas County Family Resource Center Project Environmental Scan

Douglas County, Nebraska, and a local funder partnered with Omni to take a deep dive into existing research and community needs, assets, and barriers to help stakeholders determine a path forward to improve service delivery for youth and families in this community.
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Trust-Based Philanthropy and Evaluation: A Conversation with Dawn Marshall

Explore how trust-based philanthropy is transforming not only funding relationships but also the way we evaluate impact—centering learning, dignity, and community voice.

Trust in Practice: Building Equitable Partnerships Through Trust-Based Philanthropy

This guide from Omni's Center for Social Investment translates the principles of trust-based philanthropy into actionable practices showing how shared power, transparency, and lived experience drive stronger, more equitable partnerships.

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