Our Work

At the OMNI Institute we’re committed to engaging in mutual learning, dialogue, and resource sharing with those we serve and those we serve alongside. We hope you’ll find these resources helpful!

New Release | Virginia Youth Substance Use Implementation Guides

The Virginia Youth Substance Use Implementation Guides provide actionable recommendations to strengthen youth substance use services across the Commonwealth. Contracted by the Virginia Office of Child and Family Services, OMNI began the work to create the guides by conducting a statewide needs assessment. Based on the needs assessment findings, OMNI facilitated regional and state-level workgroups comprised of local providers, community organizations, and state-level representatives to assess capacity, identify key challenges, and develop targeted strategic plans.

Building on this foundation, OMNI compiled the research, recommendations, and community insights into these implementation guides—giving each region concrete, practical steps to improve services and support for youth.

Each guide outlines region-specific strategies, including workforce development, expanded treatment access, prevention programming, and resource hubs. They also highlight best practices, identify necessary resources (such as funding and training), and connect communities with existing local programs to drive effective implementation.

Access the report here.

New Release | 2024 Virginia Social Indicator Summary Dashboard & Virginia State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup Annual Report

The 2024 VASIS-SEOW Annual Report outlines OMNI Institute’s work in partnership with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) to improve data accessibility and epidemiological monitoring. The Virginia Social Indicator Summary (VASIS) dashboard that OMNI built in 2015 continues to serve as a centralized resource for behavioral health data, supporting needs assessments, grant applications, and decision-making. This year, OMNI made updates to expand the Virginia Youth Survey dashboard and refine the Juvenile Justice System dashboard to align with current reporting practices. Through rigorous data checks and quality assurance, OMNI works to uphold the integrity of behavioral health data for public health monitoring and informed prevention planning.

OMNI also facilitated strategic planning sessions to refine the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup’s (SEOW) goals and structure, resulting in a more action-oriented approach that prioritizes membership expansion, data-sharing improvements, and increased accessibility of data. Additionally, the SEOW continued its role in coordinating data-sharing efforts, forming a new subcommittee focused on expanding partnerships and collaborating with state agencies, including the Virginia Department of Veterans Services and the DBHDS Office of Child and Family Services. These efforts, in collaboration with DBHDS, contribute to the ongoing development of resources that support behavioral health initiatives in Virginia.

Access the report here.

New Release | 2024 Colorado Department of Early Childhood Family Support Annual Evaluation

In 2023, OMNI produced a five-year evaluation plan for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood’s Family Resource Center Program. The plan focuses on improving data quality, understanding the families served, tracking their progress toward stability, and enhancing the ability of Family Resource Centers (FRCs) to deliver impactful services.

The Colorado Family Resource Center Program’s 2024 Annual Evaluation Report details how FRCs make a measurable impact in areas like housing, employment, and childcare, and helping to transform lives by providing essential resources and building economic self-sufficiency. Download the full report to learn more about the progress being made and what lies ahead for families statewide.

Access the report here.

OMNI Toolkits & Guides

Public Reports

Literature Reviews

  • Best Practices for Treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

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  • Measuring Outcomes of Peer Recovery Support Services

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Project Case Studies

  • Developing a Health Equity Toolkit for Rural & Remote Communities

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  • Developing a Common Data Platform

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  • Engaging Individuals with Disabilities in a Needs Assessment

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  • VA SOR Grant Evaluation & Technical Assistance

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  • Evaluating a Grant Program that Supports Community-Led Design

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