The Maryland Overdose Response Advisory Council is chaired by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and includes representatives from 18 state agencies working to reduce overdose morbidity and mortality in Maryland. The advisory council shares data related to the overdose crisis across agencies and provides strategic guidance for increasing access to substance use care and addressing disparities in overdose outcomes.

Next Meeting

Thursday, December 19, 2024 (in-person)
Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
100 State Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401
Governor’s Reception Room
Live steam link: https://vimeo.com/event/4006298

Public Comment: Questions or public comment should be sent by email to StopOverdose@maryland.gov. 

Reports

2024 Annual Report
This report details the activities and progress made by the Maryland Overdose Response Advisory Council in the 2024 calendar year.

Previous Meetings

Regular Meeting – Thursday, February 15, 2024
Meeting Materials | Meeting Recording

Regular Meeting – Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Meeting Materials | Meeting Recording

Regular Meeting – Thursday, October 17, 2024
Meeting Materials | Meeting Recording

Membership

Members of the Maryland Overdose Response Advisory Council include the following state agencies:

• Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response;
• Department of Health;
• Department of Human Services;
• Department of Housing and Community Development;
• Department of Labor;
• Department of Commerce;
• Department of Education;
• Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services;
• Department of Juvenile Services;
• Department of Emergency Management;
• Department of Veterans and Military Families;
• Department of Aging;
• Department of Disabilities;
• Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services;
• Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems;
• Office of the Public Defender;
• Maryland Judiciary; and
• Maryland State Police.