Wisconsin Suspected Overdose Alerts for Rapid Response (WiSOARR)
What is WiSOARR?
The Wisconsin Suspected Overdose Alerts for Rapid Response (WiSOARR) is a statewide alert system for Wisconsin professionals who work in overdose prevention and response. This alert system allows professionals to monitor for suspected overdose events in their communities to inform actions that can be taken by the community, information shared to the public, and activities to prevent overdose spikes.
The WiSOARR system includes:
- Data from multiple sources, including emergency department visits and emergency medical encounters, with future plans to integrate data from law enforcement and suspected fatal overdose incidents.
- Customizable, shareable alert profiles to facilitate dissemination of timely overdose spike alerts for collaborative teams.
- Training and education materials on how to use the system to meet community response needs.
- Resources and reactionary steps for partner agencies when an alert is issued.
Learn more about the background of WiSOARR in our training video.
How to gain access to WiSOARR
Authorized access to WiSOARR is available to professionals at approved organizations providing services across the continuum of care in substance use, from primary prevention to treatment and harm reduction.
Contact the WiSOARR user group administrator at your organization to request a WiSOARR account. If you’re unsure about who serves as your organization’s user group administrator, contact DHSWiSOARR@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Learn more about how to request access to WiSOARR in our training video.
Request access to WiSOARR for your organization
WiSOARR is intended for professionals providing services across the continuum of care in substance use, from primary prevention to harm reduction and treatment. If your organization is not yet an approved WiSOARR user group, you may request approval via the steps listed below:
- Go to the WiSOARR login page.
- Click on "About Us."
- Follow the directions under "Request Access."
Note: Only one person per organization needs to complete the form to initiate the approval process. When completing the form, you will designate your organization’s WiSOARR user group administrator, who will complete the organization-level approval process and will serve as your organization’s local administrator.
Department of Health Services staff will review your request. If approved, the user group administrator designated when the request was made will receive instructions regarding next steps.
Learn more about the role of the User Group Admin in our training video.
Username and password support
For more information or assistance with WiSOARR, email DHSWiSOARR@dhs.wisconsin.gov.