OHIO CHAMBER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Empowering Change: The Alkermes Grant and the Opioid Toolkit for Ohio Employers
In the ongoing battle against the opioid epide- mic, communities, orga- nizations, and individuals across Ohio are stepping up their efforts to combat this public health crisis. Among these champions of chan- ge is the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Fou- ndation, which has been awarded a grant from Alker- mes to enhance its Opioid Toolkit for Employers. This grant not only signifies a significant milestone in the fight against opioid ad- diction but also reflects a profound commitment to creating safer and healthier workplaces across the state. The Opioid Epidemic: Local and National Challenge Ohio, like many sta- tes across the nation, has been deeply affected by the opioid epidemic. This crisis has touched every corner of society, from individuals and families to busines- ses and communities. Em- ployers, in particular, have faced unique challenges in
addressing the opioid cri- sis within the workplace. Substance misuse not only jeopardizes the well-being of employees but also im- pacts workplace safety, productivity, and overall company success. Recognizing the pressing need for comprehensive resources tailored to em- ployers, the Ohio Cham- ber of Commerce Research Foundation took a bold step forward in 2018 by creating the Opioid Toolkit for Em- ployers. This toolkit is de- signed to empower Ohio’s businesses with the know- ledge and tools necessary to address opioid-related issues effectively. The Alkermes Inspiration Grants Program Alkermes, a biopharma- ceutical company with a profound commitment to addressing unmet needs in the field of behavioral heal- th, has been a trailblazer in the fight against opioid ad- diction. Through their Ins-
piration Grants program, Alkermes supports initiati- ves aimed at making a tan- gible impact on the opioid epidemic. The program pro- vides grants to organizations that are working diligently to address the multifaceted challenges posed by opioid addiction. In September of 2023, the Ohio Chamber of Commer- ce Research Foundation was honored to receive an Alkermes Inspiration Grant, signifying a significant vote of confidence in its mission to combat opioid addiction within the workplace. This grant would prove instru- mental in furthering the foundation’s work, enabling it to enhance its Opioid Toolkit for Employers signi- ficantly. The Opioid Toolkit for Employers: A Beacon of Hope The Opioid Toolkit for Employers program, deve- loped by the Ohio Cham- ber of Commerce Research Foundation in collaboration
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