About Us
OMNI Institute has partnered with Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services since 2016 to facilitate the Virginia State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW). The SEOW specifically falls under the DBHDS Office of Behavioral Health Wellness.
About the Office of Behavioral Health Wellness
The mission of the Office of Behavioral Health Wellness is to increase behavioral health wellness by promoting substance abuse prevention and mental health wellness in the environment, communities, and individuals. Their work utilizes data driven decision making and outcome evaluation to identify service priorities and monitor prevention system effectiveness and efficiency.
About OMNI Institute
Colorado-based OMNI is a nonprofit social science consultancy that provides integrated research and evaluation, capacity building, and data utilization services to accelerate positive social change. OMNI works across three primary domains: Public and Behavioral Health, Human Development, and Justice; and has honed a service delivery model focused on rigorous research and application of best practices, authentic engagement with our clients and their stakeholders, and the cross-systems expertise and insights needed to address complex social issues. Learn more at omni.org.
SEOW Members
The SEOW brings together representatives from a variety of traditional behavioral health partners and nontraditional sectors to share data and expertise.
SEOW members include representatives from:
SEOW Meetings
SEOW meetings are held four times a year, either remote or in-person in Richmond, VA. Meetings are typically 1.5 - 2 hours. The agenda normally includes a data presentation from a state agency and updates/feedback on deliverables. Please contact us at VirginiaSEOW@omni.org if you are interested in getting involved in the Virginia SEOW.
Past Meetings:
Annual Reports: