Background and Intent

Ohio’s SPF Rx Initiative is focused on helping communities use evidence-based strategies to create environmental changes that promote healthy decision-making. These environmental changes have been proven to reduce statewide substance use indicators and adverse consequences, therefore, impacting the prescription drug epidemic in Ohio.

• Raise awareness about the dangers of sharing medications.
• Work with pharmaceutical and medical communities on the risk of overprescribing to young adults.
• Bring prescription drug abuse prevention and education to schools, communities, parents, prescribers, and patients.
• Provide targeted communities funding and support to implement identified prevention activities.

Funding Opportunity

The goal of this project is to implement targeted activities that address prescription drug misuse and promote safe medication storage/disposal within the target populations of youth, young adults, parents, and older adults. This opportunity will provide up to $10,000 for the implementation of approved strategies and activities. Additionally, grantees will be provided access to technical assistance and training opportunities, as needed.

Request for Proposal