Case Snapshots & Pilots
This page highlights how training, digital tools, and system solutions are used in pilot programs and early implementations across healthcare, justice, and community settings. These snapshots illustrate how evidence-aligned approaches can be deployed to improve access, engagement, and coordination across the SUD continuum.
Why pilots are used in SUD systems
Public agencies and funders rely on pilots to test feasibility, measure impact, and refine implementation before scaling. Pilots allow programs to demonstrate value while managing risk, compliance, and operational complexity.
Illustrative pilot models
Emergency Department Follow-Up Model
Hospitals partner with peer recovery teams and community providers to ensure post-overdose follow-up, MOUD navigation, and warm handoffs.
Justice-Involved Reentry Model
Counties deploy peer navigation and digital follow-up tools to support people leaving jail or prison in accessing treatment and recovery supports.
Community Harm Reduction Model
Harm-reduction organizations integrate digital tracking and referral tools to improve outreach, linkage to care, and continuity.
Employer-Based Support Model
Employers and EAPs combine training, referral pathways, and follow-up tools to support workers affected by substance use.
What pilots typically measure
MOUD initiation and continuation
Follow-up after overdose or discharge
Engagement with peers and providers
Referral completion
Retention over time
Equity and reach
How pilots are structured
Pilots are designed in partnership with funders and agencies to align with policy, funding, and reporting requirements. They typically include defined populations, clear outcome measures, training and tool deployment, and a reporting framework.
From pilot to scale
Successful pilots can be expanded into multi-site or system-wide deployments using the same tools, training, and outcomes framework, supporting sustainability and continuous improvement.
Explore a pilot for your program
We work with agencies, employers, and funders to design pilots that fit local needs, funding streams, and compliance requirements.