The Choctaw Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) Project aims to address the opioid overdose crisis by providing culturally appropriate evidence-based prevention, harm reduction, and recovery support services, as well as increasing access to Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (MOUD). In addition to addressing opioid use disorder (OUD), the Choctaw TOR Project will also assist individuals at risk or with co-occurring substance use disorders, and stimulant misuse and use disorders, including those involving cocaine and methamphetamine. Along with increasing access to MOUD, the project also improves access to naloxone to decrease mortality from drug overdoses and promotes the education of school-aged children, first responders, and key community sectors on opioid and stimulant misuse.

Team Members:

• Michelle Weaver - Project Director
• Deaundrea Jim - Prevention Outreach Educator
• Alexis Pyawasit Vaughn - Art Therapist
• Clarissa Stewart - Certified Peer Support Specialist