The Opioid Epidemic, which is also referred to as the Opioid Crisis, has become one of the greatest challenges faced by communities across the United States and throughout the world. Similar to this national trend, the opioid crisis has continued to grow throughout Connecticut and Litchfield County.

The Task Force is aimed at developing a comprehensive and coordinated plan to reduce opioid abuse, dependence, and overdose in the community. Our goal is to improve access to care, enhance collaboration and data sharing,  increase prevention, safety, and treatment awareness, and reduce opioid use and misuse.