Ashley Wurth

Ashley serves as the Western North Carolina Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Coordinator for the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch of the North Carolina Division of Public Health. In this position, Ashley's primary responsibility is to provide technical assistance and support to various partners, including syringe services programs, local health departments, and community-based organizations. Working as part of the Overdose Prevention Team, Ashley aims to foster collaboration and education across different sectors to combat drug-related stigma.  

The Injury and Violence Prevention Branch (IVPB) is an integral part of the North Carolina Division of Public Health. Its primary focus is to prevent injuries and violence within the state. To achieve this goal, the IVPB collects and analyzes data to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issue, implements programs and strategies to prevent injuries and violence, and facilitates coordination among various stakeholders throughout the state. The Overdose Prevention Team, which Ashley is a part of, is responsible for overseeing the North Carolina Safer Syringe Initiative, providing funding to local health departments and partners for the implementation of overdose prevention strategies, and offering technical assistance to community-based organizations.