Our Work
Overdose Prevention and Response
Overdose deaths claim the lives of over 100,000 Americans each year. The devastating number of overdose deaths calls for a systemic approach to address the multiple factors contributing to this public health crisis. At Mosaic Group, we work with communities to develop comprehensive strategies that foster hope and healing.
How We Help
Mosaic Group has been a pioneer in the “systems of care” approach to overdose prevention and response. Our work in Baltimore on the front lines of the opioid epidemic began decades ago, long before most people recognized it as one of our biggest public health crises. Our experience of seeing the devastation of the epidemic up close has helped us create effective intervention programs that make a difference.
Partnerships and Programs for Reducing and Preventing Overdose
We collaborate with health care providers, community organizations, law enforcement, first responders, and volunteers to develop effective and sustainable programs that effectively address overdose and other health effects of addiction. Our programs encompass a range of evidence-based strategies, such as life-saving protocols for first responders and health care facilities, medications for opioid use disorders (MOUDs), distribution of Naloxone and Fentanyl test strips, syringe distribution services, and infectious disease testing and treatment.
Early Intervention and Harm Reduction
Mosaic Group is a leading expert in developing early intervention programs for overdose prevention. We recognize that connecting individuals to treatment in a timely manner is crucial to preventing overdose deaths. At Mosaic Group, we specialize in integrating screening and linkage to treatment into your organization’s workflow to ensure that those in need receive the support they require.
Our approach prioritizes harm reduction by minimizing the risks associated with drug use while focusing on the health and safety of individuals who use drugs. As part of our efforts, we provide technical assistance to community organizations through the National Harm Reduction Technical Assistance Center, a program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Community Overdose Response Programming and Interventions
We work with communities and local agencies to address social and structural determinants of health while implementing programs that help overdose victims with recovery. Our interventions include:
- Developing overdose survivor outreach programs
- Recruiting, training, and supporting peer recovery coaches
- Creating support programs for family members of people with substance use issues—like our FamiliesStrong program
Behavioral Health Integration
Our programs, like “Reverse the Cycle,” are now used in over 80 hospitals across the country. Employing validated screening tools and on-site, well-trained peer recovery coaches, we connect patients with behavioral health services regardless of what medical condition brought them in. In addition to these programs, we also integrate behavioral health solutions into non-medical settings like schools and community organizations, making it possible for us to reach individuals in need of assistance in the places where they spend time
Ready to Implement Systemic Change? Contact Us Today.
Whatever your vision, and whatever your barriers, we design and implement effective and sustainable plans to achieve that vision. At Mosaic Group, we build systemic change that works.
What We Do
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Recent News & Resources
Mosaic’s “Reverse The Cycle” Substance Use Response Program
The Challenge The addiction and overdose crises in the United States is overwhelming. More than 100,000 people die from drug overdose in the U.S. annually. The CDC estimates 75% of the 100,000 people who died from overdose in 2022 were opioid overdoses. There are many...
2024 Beacon of Hope Award Recipients Announced
In celebration of Recovery Month, Mosaic Group is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Beacon of Hope Award, honoring exceptional individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in substance use response, prevention, and harm reduction, specifically...
2024 Beacon of Hope Award Call for Nominations
Mosaic Group is excited to announce that nominations are open for the 2024 Mosaic Group Beacon of Hope Award. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional contributions and achievements in substance use response, prevention, and harm reduction, specifically in peer...
Closing the Gap: Mosaic Group’s New Harm Reduction Toolkits
Closing the Gap: Mosaic Group’s New Harm Reduction Toolkits Mosaic Group is launching two comprehensive toolkits to guide harm reduction practices when providing care and services to those using substances. Understanding Harm Reduction As defined by the Substance...
Our Impact
Download Our Adolescent SBIRT Checklist
We designed this tool to provide organizations with a set of critical steps that will help ensure that Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) becomes a sustainable, integrated part of routine care.