OMNI Institute has partnered with Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ (DBHDS) Office of Behavioral Health Wellness since 2016 to facilitate the Virginia State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW).

The SEOW brings together representatives from a variety of traditional behavioral health partners and nontraditional sectors to share data and expertise. While the original intent of the group was to focus on substance use prevention and behavioral health, the group’s focus has grown over time to include the role that health disparities and health equity play in behavioral health.