Overdose Community Response Teams Grant Program

The Overdose Community Response Teams Grant Program, administered by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance community health by addressing chronic disease and overdose issues. By supporting organizations like Salvation and Social Justice, the program focuses on implementing vital services in Trenton, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and improving the overall quality of life for New Jersey residents through targeted health interventions.

New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)
The New Jersey Department of Health leads the state’s response to public health challenges and works to improve health outcomes for all New Jersey residents. Through its three primary branches—Public Health Services, Health Systems, and Integrated Health—the Department collaborates across programs and partners to strengthen New Jersey’s health system. Guided by its mission to protect public health, promote healthy communities, and improve the quality of health care, the Department supports initiatives that advance prevention, system integration, and equitable access to health services statewide.
Component A: Implementation of Overdose Community Response Team services in Trenton. This is a non-competitive continuation for a previously selected nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c3) community-based organization (CBO). Component A- Salvation and Social Justice.