The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced increased efforts to expand Chicago’s fight against the opioid epidemic facing cities and towns across the nation. As part of the Mayor’s 2018 budget proposal, the City will invest an additional $500,000 for a total investment of $2.95 million to prevent and treat substance use disorders. The proposed $500,000 will support an additional 500 individuals in 2018, through Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and recovery homes, evidence-based practices helping Chicago residents working to overcome addictions to opioids. As part of the City’s ongoing efforts, CDPH is expanding outreach and education. This week CDPH launched www.overcomeopioids.com, a new online resource hub providing information about services and providers for residents, their family members, and community advocates. Later this year, CDPH will also issue a new Request for Proposal (RFP) to support community health workers to provide education on overdose prevention, naloxone administration, and treatment options. These efforts to combat opioid addiction follow recommendations made in October 2016 by the Chicago and Cook County Task Force on Heroin, which Mayor Emanuel took a lead role in convening.