Good morning Michael. There are several programs in my community that are extremely effective . One is the Community Outreach Addictions Team, better known as the COAT program. It is a team of peer support Specialists who attend attend every overdose that has called 911 or 211, or has entered the emergency room of our local hospital. They try to engage the overdose victim in treatment and have had a tremendous positive response. It is part of the Wicomico County health department in Salisbury Maryland. It was the brainchild of the state's attorney Matt Macerellio, and the health officer Lori Brewster in response to the overdose epidemic we all face . The health officer Lori Brewster has all of the statistics that you would need to understand the efficacy of this particular program. It has become a model program in the state of Maryland and is being replicated throughout. You can reach Lori at Lori. Brewster@ maryland.gov. the other program that is extremely successful is Peer Connections, which uses peers to address the Dual issues of mental health and addictions. Also in Salisbury Maryland. Unless there is a program called Lower Shore Friends , which is a drop-in center for folks with mental health and or addiction issues. The executive director is Bunky Sterling and he would be happy to talk to you. I hope this is helpful!