Cobb County Opioid Crisis Strategic Planning

2026-11-03

IntroductionCobb & Douglas Public Health ( hereafter referred to as “ CDPH ”), in collaboration with the Cobb County Opioid Strategic Coalition ( hereafter referred to as “ the Coalition ”), is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or organizations to facilitate the development of athree - year strategic planaddressingopioid misuse prevention , treatment , harm reduction , and recovery supportwithin Cobb County . The selected consultant will guide a diverse coalition of partners — including public health , healthcare , law enforcement , education , social services , and community - based organizations — through a participatory and data - informed planning process . BackgroundThe Cobb County Opioid Strategic Coalition was established in 2019 to coordinate efforts to address the opioid crisis in Cobb County . The coalition works to reduce opioid misuse and overdose deaths through prevention , harm reduction , treatment access , and recovery supports . Since 2015 , Cobb County has had an age - adjusted opioid death rate that exceeded the state rates . In 2019 , the Coalition began collaborating to address the opioid crisis , and starting in 2020 , rates in Cobb County began to dip below the State ’ s . To continue this good work , the coalition would like to formalize its direction and priorities through a comprehensivestrategic planthat will guide its work over the next several years . Project ObjectivesThe strategic planning process should : Assess current efforts , strengths , and gaps in opioid prevention and response . Incorporate community and stakeholder input , including people with lived experience . Establish a shared vision , mission , and values for the coalition . Identify strategic priorities , measurable objectives , and implementation strategies . Scope of WorkThe consultant will be responsible for the following tasks : Project Planning & CoordinationDevelop a detailed project work plan and timeline , in collaboration with CDPH project leadership . Participate in regular planning calls with CDPH project leadership . Data Review & Environmental ScanReview existing data , reports , and assessments related to opioid use and community health , in collaboration with CDPH project leadership . Identify key findings and trends to inform planning discussions . Strategic Planning FacilitationDesign and facilitate 2 strategic planning sessions with coalition members . Lead exercises to develop goals , objectives , and strategies . Draft and Final Strategic PlanPrepare a written strategic plan including goals , measurable objectives , implementation steps , responsible parties , and timelines , in collaboration with CDPH project leadership . Present the final plan to CDPH leadership . See more

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