WEST VIRGINIA (March 14, 2025) – West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a comprehensive statewide Needs-Based Assessment to guide the strategic allocation of opioid settlement funds. WVFF, a private nonprofit established through the West Virginia First Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), is dedicated to supporting evidence-based strategies for prevention, treatment, recovery, and public awareness in addressing the opioid crisis.
This Needs-Based Assessment will serve as a foundational tool to ensure the most effective use of funds in combating substance use disorder (SUD) across the state. The assessment will focus on data-driven methodologies to analyze the burden of SUD, evaluate existing services and funding sources, identify gaps in treatment and prevention, and develop a public-facing dashboard for real-time insights.
Key objectives include:
– Establishing a common metric to measure addiction rates at local and state levels.
– Mapping current funding and service availability to ensure equitable distribution.
– Identifying critical gaps in addiction services and developing targeted solutions.
– Creating a user-friendly, public dashboard for transparency and data accessibility.
– Defining a standardized Health Return on Investment (HROI) for addiction-related services.
WVFF seeks proposals from qualified organizations with expertise in public health research, data analytics, community engagement, and policy evaluation. The selected partner will play a crucial role in shaping West Virginia’s long-term response to the opioid epidemic.
Proposal Submission Deadline: April 18, 2025 RFP Details & Submission Guidelines: Available at https://bit.ly/4iHVSRe. For questions, contact RFP@wvfirst.org by March 21, 2025.
