Starting Points

Starting Points

These guides are here to help you learn how to use the website to begin working to address substance use disorder (SUD) and opioids in your community. Find key federal resources, funding for new programs, and data, along with tips and advice:

Finding Funding for a New Program

Learn how to search for funding on the Rural Community Toolbox website, including how to focus your search to best match for your program or initiative. Explains the type of information you will find in a funding synopsis and how you can use it.

Using the Overdose Mapping Tool

Learn how to use the tool to find and map drug overdose fatality data, including opioid overdose deaths, in relation to selected sociodemographic, economic, and behavioral health resources and other data.