Outreach Program Outcomes & Overdose Trends | Boone County, IL
Boone County shared this report summarizing outcomes and trends from the Community Outreach Advocacy and Recovery (COAR) Program. The report highlights the program’s role in connecting individuals to behavioral health, substance use, and recovery services through community-based outreach and referral efforts. It includes data on successful service linkages, law enforcement referrals through the county’s “900 Badge” program, and county overdose trends, demonstrating the program’s contribution to expanding access to care and supporting overdose prevention efforts.
How to use it
Review the data trends to understand how community outreach and referral efforts can increase connections to treatment, recovery support, and other community services.
Use the report as an example of how to communicate program outcomes to local governing bodies, stakeholders, and funders.
Explore the linked COAR Client Management System dashboard for additional insights into program performance, service utilization, and community impact.
Who might use it
Behavioral health and substance use treatment providers.
Law enforcement agencies participating in diversion or referral initiatives.
County and municipal leaders interested in tracking community response efforts related to substance use and behavioral health.
Program managers seeking examples of performance reporting and outcome tracking for outreach and recovery programs.