Overdose Response - Northwest HIDTA

Northwest HIDTA unites public health and public safety expertise, perspectives, and resources to recognize trends and identify solutions to combat Washington’s overdose epidemic. This collaboration is led by our Overdose Response Strategy team, where representatives from public health and law enforcement sectors work together to share information, support evidence-based practices, explore novel and promising strategies, and promote prevention activities.

Learn about how to prevent drug overdose in your family and community.

Staggering numbers:

2,970 deaths

In 2024, 2,970 people died from a drug overdose in Washington State. (These statistics are preliminary and were provided by the Washington Department of Health).

Overdoses decreased:

14% fewer

The number of overdose deaths in Washington State decreased by 14% from 2023 to 2024.

The driving factor is fentanyl:

73%

Roughly 73% of Washington State overdose deaths involved fentanyl in 2024. The second highest contributor was methamphetamine.

Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program

The Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) is a free, web-based, mobile-friendly software platform designed to support the reporting and surveillance of suspected fatal and nonfatal overdoses. The goal of ODMAP is to provide near real-time data to public safety and public health organizations, enabling them to mobilize responses to overdoses as quickly and practically possible.

ODMAP facilitates the sharing of data with stakeholders to implement a range of response activities, including:

Providing spike alerts: Near real-time data can serve as a warning system for overdoses to help communities mobilize resources; as such, it can minimize fatalities by warning the public of lethal batches of substances being circulated and preparing first responders and hospitals in response. Alerts can also be sent to neighboring counties as early warnings.
Deploying overdose responses: Information can be used to deploy overdose outreach/response teams to provide services and support to overdose victims.
Targeting community resources: Information can be used to target naloxone distribution, prevention education efforts, and other programming to areas most affected by overdoses.
Securing community resources: Data can support strategic planning and resource allocation decisions.

For a free ODMAP demonstration, contact Northwest HIDTA through this link.

Further information regarding ODMAP can be found here.

2,970 deaths

14% fewer

73%

Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program

Overdose data dashboards

Statewide Department
of Health

Statewide Department
of Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

University of Washington ADAI

University of Washington ADAI

ORS Strategy

ORS Strategy

2,970 deaths

14% fewer

73%

Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program

Overdose data dashboards

Statewide Departmentof Health

Statewide Departmentof Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

University of Washington ADAI

University of Washington ADAI

ORS Strategy

ORS Strategy

Statewide Department
of Health

Statewide Department
of Health