The dashboard was created to enhance access to reliable, up-to-date data critical for behavioral health assessment and planning. By empowering professionals and communities with this resource, the Center of Excellence seeks to drive meaningful, data-informed change.
The Aug. 20 training aims to maximize awareness and utilization of the dashboard, which was initially previewed in April during Prevention Day at the Legislature, in collaboration with Terzetto Creative, LLC. The dashboard offers centralized, easy-to-access behavioral health data across West Virginia counties and regions.
“This training is essential for anyone who wants to move from insight to action,” says Tammy Collins, Ph.D., associate director of the Center of Excellence for Recovery. “We want communities to not only have access to the data, but to feel confident in using it to inform grants, strategic plans, and local solutions.”
Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on using the dashboard to identify trends, address emerging needs and tailor interventions more effectively. The training is tailored to offer support for coalition members, health professionals or local officials.
To access the data dashboard and register for the training, visit https://mucenterofexcellence.org/data-dashboard/
The project was made possible through support from a FFY 2023 Congressional Directive Spending Projects FG-22-099 SAMHSA Grant awarded to Marshall University Research Corporation. For more information about the training or dashboard, contact Katelyn Fowler, Evaluation Coordinator, at fowler106@marshall.edu.