A NOTE ABOUT OUR NEW LOOK!
Since 2019, we have been the AmeriCorps Community Training for Overdose Rescue program or ACT and have now rebranded as the Strategies and Tools for Overdose Prevention Team, or STOP. At the end of April the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) terminated all AmeriCorps grants in Michigan. While this has presented some significant challenges, our fight for a healthier future for Metro Detroit can’t be STOPped. With the support of WSU’s Center for Urban Studies and our other funders we’ve made changes behind the scenes and are starting a new chapter.
Our Mission
The Strategies and Tools for Overdose Prevention (STOP) unit aims to stop overdose deaths and other harm related to opioids and strengthen community engagement in addressing public health challenges. Our STOP team technicians serve a critical role in meeting these goals by providing information, training, and tools to community members in Southeast Michigan.
STOP is an initiative of the Wayne State University's Center for Urban Studies. The mission of the Center for Urban Studies (Center) is to improve understanding of and provide innovative responses to urban challenges and opportunities. Committed to serving Detroit and its metropolitan area, the Center pursues its mission by conducting and disseminating research, developing policies and programs, and providing training, capacity-building, and technical assistance. Many of the Center's initiatives focus on improving community health and safety.