Resources

Resource Library

Curated resources to educate, organize, and advance equity in our communities.

This library exists because the work of equity and racial justice demands the right tools. Rooted in the belief that knowledge is a tool for liberation, this space brings together culturally responsive, accessible, and equity-centered materials that reflect the lived experiences and diverse voices driving change across Illinois, including those affected by opioid use and misuse, and those on the journey of recovery. Here you'll find resources that uplift evolving strategies to challenge systemic inequity and support community impact statewide. Whether you're a community member, educator, researcher, or organizer searching for quick references, in-depth training guides, or new frameworks for action, this space is built for you.

Equity-Centered

Resources A-Z:

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services, cultural competency, and cultural awareness

Culturally Responsive Substance Use Treatment

Far From a White Problem: Responding to the Overdose Crisis as a Racial Justice Issue

GARE Racial Equity Toolkit: An Opportunity to Operationalize Equity

Health Equity: A Solutions-Focused Approach

Health Equity At Work: Skills Assessment of Public Health Staff

Racial Equity Impact Assessment

Principles for Using Public Health Data to Drive Equity

Systems Thinking for Social Change (David Peter Stroh)

DEI Implementation Toolkits / Resource Directories

Resources A-Z:

“Creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy” Toolkit — Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)

Data-Driven DEI

DEI Chapter Toolkit — UNA-USA

DEI Resource Directory — IBPSA-USA

DEI Starter Toolkit — FAIRER Consulting

DEI Toolkit — Association Headquarters (for Associations / Nonprofits)

DEI Toolkit — National Association for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Management (NADEIM)

Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit — BIO (Biotechnology Innovation Organization)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Toolkit — AAUW

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Toolkit (2022 version) — United Way of Metropolitan Denver (UWDE)

DIY DEI Toolkit — NH Center for Nonprofits

Global Diversity Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB)

The Do-It-Yourself Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DIY DEI) Toolkit — NH Center for Nonprofits

Racial Justice Competencies for Public Health Professionals

Language Access Materials

Resources A-Z:

Effective Cross-Cultural Communication Skills

Elements of an Effective Language Access Plan (CAA)

Guide to Developing a Language Access Plan (DHHS/CMS)

Language Access Policy Template (Asian-Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence)

National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care

Printable Guide to Pronouns (LGBTQ Foundation)

Resources on Language Access (National Sexual Violence Resource Center)

Sample Language Access Self-Assessment

Working Effectively With an Interpreter