What Overdose-lifeline does

Overdose Lifeline is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to overdose prevention, harm reduction, education, and family support for individuals affected by substance use disorder. The organization provides free naloxone (Narcan) kits, fentanyl test strips, and xylazine test strips to Indiana residents through a statewide distribution network comprising NaloxBoxes, distribution centers, vending machines, and direct mail fulfillment, accompanied by an interactive online map locating access points. Its education portfolio includes an extensive catalog of ACCME- and ANCC-accredited online training courses covering layperson and first responder naloxone administration, medication-assisted treatment, harm reduction, and CRAFT family support facilitation, with the DEA MATE Act compliance courses serving as a paid continuing education stream for healthcare professionals nationally and globally.

The organization operates youth prevention programs including PreVenture, Aaron's Place (with Camp Mariposa), and "This is Not About Drugs," alongside peer grief support services such as Lifeline for Loss and CRAFT-based family support groups. The CHARIOT Marion County Harm Prevention program represents embedded local-government partnership delivery, and the Indiana School Naloxone Project extends into the K-12 education vertical. Technology infrastructure consists of a WordPress-based website with Google Translate multilingual support across 30+ languages, an online learning management system at learning.overdoselifeline.org, and resource distribution tools. Revenue mechanics are typical of a community nonprofit: individual and corporate donations, foundation grants, fundraising events (the Freedom to Rise Breakfast raised over $38,000 in its most recent iteration), nominal fees for accredited training courses, and Amazon book sales of 'Together Apart and the Love That Remains.' The organization's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with strategic partnerships spanning SAMHSA, Indiana DMHA, Marion County Public Health Department, CareSource Foundation, Elevance Health, and other state and philanthropic entities.

Name

Overdose-lifeline

Legal name

Overdose Lifeline

Website

https://overdose-lifeline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Overdose Lifeline is an Indiana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free naloxone distribution, harm reduction education, ACCME/ANCC-accredited training, and family support services to individuals, schools, first responders, and healthcare professionals affected by substance use disorder.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Harm Reduction and Substance Use Disorder Support Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Services (EDALAFAE)

Keywords

• Overdose prevention services
• Harm reduction supplies
• Substance use education
• Naloxone distribution
• Opioid addiction support

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Overdose Lifeline relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund operations and programs including naloxone distribution, training courses, and family support services.
2. Book Sales: Sale of the book 'Together Apart and the Love That Remains' - a collection of stories from families who have lost someone to overdose, available through Amazon.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events such as the Freedom to Rise Breakfast, which raised over $38,000 for recovery programs in the most recent event.
4. Training Course Fees: Online continuing education courses for healthcare professionals (DEA MATE Act training) with ACCME and ANCC accreditation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Overdose Lifeline is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes free naloxone and fentanyl/xylazine test strips across Indiana through NaloxBoxes, distribution centers, vending machines, and direct mail. It delivers an ACCME/ANCC-accredited online training catalog for laypersons, schools, first responders, and healthcare professionals covering naloxone administration, medication-assisted treatment, harm reduction, and CRAFT family support. The organization also runs peer grief support groups (Lifeline for Loss), youth prevention programs (PreVenture, Aaron's Place, Camp Mariposa), and publishes a memorial book for bereaved families.

Product overview

Overdose Lifeline operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected harm reduction, education, and support services. The core offerings center on naloxone distribution (including NaloxBoxes, vending machines, and free kits) alongside fentanyl and xylazine test strips. Education products include an extensive catalog of ACCME/ANCC-accredited online training courses covering naloxone administration (for laypersons, schools, and first responders), medication-assisted treatment, harm reduction, and CRAFT family support training. Youth prevention is served through programs like PreVenture and Aaron's Place (including Camp Mariposa). Support services include peer grief support and Lifeline for Loss groups. The organization also publishes the book 'Together Apart and the Love That Remains' for bereaved families. These products work together to form a comprehensive continuum from prevention education through overdose reversal resources to grief support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indiana Naloxone Distribution Program
• Fentanyl Test Strips
• Xylazine Test Strips
• Layperson Naloxone Training
• School Naloxone Overdose Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $38,000 raised at single fundraiser for recovery programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Indiana University School of BloomingtonminorOthersUniversity supporter providing backing for overdose prevention and SUD education initiatives in Indiana.
• Marion County Public Health DepartmentcoreOthersLocal public health department partner for CHARIOT Marion County Harm Prevention program and community health initiatives.
• Marion County CoronerminorOthersLocal government partner supporting overdose death prevention and reporting initiatives.
• CBTS (Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions)minorOthersTechnology services supporter for the organization.
• Centier BankminorOthersRegional banking partner providing financial support.
• The Justus CompaniesminorOthersCorporate supporter for nonprofit initiatives.
• The 24 GroupminorOthersCorporate donor supporting overdose prevention efforts.
• The Brave Heart FoundationminorOthersFoundation supporter for youth and family programs.
• CareSource FoundationminorOthersHealthcare foundation providing grant support for recovery programs.
• Elevance HealthminorOthersHealthcare organization supporter for addiction treatment and prevention initiatives.
• ElunaminorOthersOrganization supporting children and families affected by addiction and loss.
• Health and Hospital CorporationminorOthersLocal healthcare system partner supporting community health initiatives.
• Central Indiana Community FoundationminorOthersRegional foundation providing philanthropic support for community programs.
• McFarland Family TrustminorOthersFamily foundation supporter for overdose prevention and recovery programs.
• National Link FoundationminorOthersFoundation supporter for prevention programming.
• Noyes FoundationminorOthersPhilanthropic foundation providing grant support.
• The Realtor FoundationminorOthersReal estate industry foundation supporting community initiatives.
• Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA)coreOthersState government partner providing regulatory oversight and funding for Indiana substance use disorder programs.
• Indiana Criminal Justice InstitutecoreOthersState agency partner for criminal justice and public safety related to substance abuse and overdose prevention.
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)coreOthersFederal agency partner providing national leadership and funding for substance abuse and mental health services.
• Heart Rock Recovery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for individuals seeking recovery treatment; Heart Rock Recovery Center is a related organization providing inpatient and outpatient treatment services. Linked as a resource for individuals seeking help.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shatterproof: National nonprofit addressing substance use disorder through prevention, treatment access, and family support. Comparable multi-program SUD nonprofit with stronger national fundraising reach.
• National Harm Reduction Coalition: National nonprofit advancing harm reduction practices including naloxone distribution, syringe access, and community-based overdose prevention. Highly comparable mission and service mix, with a broader national footprint.
• Partnership to End Addiction: Family-focused nonprofit supporting families affected by addiction, with peer support, education, and advocacy. Closely comparable family-support and CRAFT-style programming.
• NEXT Distro: Online mail-based harm reduction and naloxone distribution service. Directly comparable online naloxone distribution model, though without Indiana-only geographic focus.
• Drug Policy Alliance: Advocacy-focused nonprofit working on drug policy reform, harm reduction, and overdose prevention. Comparable advocacy orientation (e.g., Aaron's Law-equivalent efforts) and policy engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Established national SUD treatment and education provider offering treatment, prevention, and professional training. Comparable training and SUD education offerings at much larger institutional scale.
• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA): Large national coalition focused on community-based substance use prevention. Comparable prevention-education and community coalition model, with broader geographic and political reach.

Emerging players

• SMART Recovery: Self-help and mutual-support nonprofit offering addiction recovery meetings, training, and family programs. Comparable CRAFT-style family support and peer-led group structure.
• Young People in Recovery: National nonprofit focused on youth and young-adult recovery support, including peer-led programming. Comparable youth-focused SUD services such as Aaron's Place and Camp Mariposa.

Others

• Heart Rock Recovery Center: Indiana-based recovery treatment provider explicitly linked on the Overdose Lifeline website as a referral partner. Adjacent service in the same regional SUD ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/overdoselifelin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/OverdoseLifeline
• Facebookfacebook.com/overdoselifeline
• Instagraminstagram.com/overdoselifeline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/overdose-lifeline-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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