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Save Lives.
Become an Overdose Rescue Trainer.

Apply To Be An AmeriCorps Member with our team.

Our Mission

The AmeriCorps Community Training for Overdose Rescue (ACT) program aims to stop overdose deaths and other harm related to opioids and strengthen community engagement in addressing public health challenges. Our AmeriCorps team members serve a critical role in meeting these goals by providing information, training, and tools to community members in Southeast Michigan.

 

ACT is an initiative of the Wayne State University's Center for Urban StudiesThe 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. 

Summer 2023 Overdose Rescue Trainers

Overdose Rescue Kits for our participants

Members at the annual Russ Mawby Signature Service Day - May 2023

Members at the annual Russ Mawby Signature Service Day - May 2023

Members at the annual Russ Mawby Signature Service Day - May 2023

Members at the MLK Day of Service - January 2023

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ACT Team and Alumni - Spring 2022

Stop the Bleed Training - Winter 2023

Health Fair-June 2022

Assembling Overdose Rescue Kits

Get Involved

The ACT program launched in October 2019 to combat the impact of the opioid overdose epidemic in southeast Michigan. Explore the links below to learn more about how you can support these efforts.

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