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End Overdose's chapter program is vital to our success in equipping young people with lifesaving education and resources. Rather than proselytizing from a soapbox to Gen-Z and Millennials, we trust young people in cities and on college campuses to spread the word through a true peer-to-peer model. With 50 chapters nationwide, our members and volunteers are committing endless hours to End Overdose's cause, so we want to highlight a chapter every week.
Today, we're proud to highlight our Oregon State University chapter! We spoke with president Maddie Dominguez about what personally inspired her to start an End Overdose chapter, on-campus relationships with Greek organizations, and much more!
What sparked your interest in overdose prevention/response and End Overdose in particular?
I became interested in starting an End Overdose chapter when I first came to OSU and was searching for a club related to overdose education. When I realized there wasn't anything like that on our campus, I immediately applied to the EO chapter program! I lost my sister to overdose in 2023, and after meeting other individuals who had been through similar experiences, I knew that this was something our community needed.
What drew me to End Overdose specifically was how accessible, action-oriented, and empathetic our approach is. I feel our no judgement approach to people's situations encourages individuals to ask for help, get educated, and carry naloxone with them. When starting our chapter, I knew I wanted to work with an organization that not only educates, but also empowers people to help, and End Overdose was just that!
Can you describe your experience as chapter president of OSU?
Serving as Oregon State’s chapter president has been both humbling and super gratifying. It’s been incredible to watch our chapter grow from a brand-new idea from just last summer into a space where people feel safe talking about their experiences and personal loss. Volunteering as a student has taught me so much. I’ve learned how to lead with empathy, stay organized through occasional chaos, and advocate not just on behalf of my chapter, but for anyone who has been impacted by overdose and substance use. It’s one of the most meaningful things I’ve ever done, and it continues to challenge and inspire me everyday.
How have you developed authentic connections within the community?
Through our tabling on campus, we’ve been able to meet a wide variety of people in Corvallis and build authentic connections by having real conversations about very important issues and experiences. Being a part of this organization means being honest and being able to have deep conversations with strangers, which is one of my favorite things about it. I love being able to share passion with people I just met about something I feel so strongly about and am actively making a difference in!
What’re the major highlights from your chapter’s work to date?
In more recent months, we've been establishing a relationship with many Sorority and Fraternity members at Oregon State. We’ve had the privilege to work with and be hosted by fraternities, who have kindly welcomed us into their homes to present to their entire chapter. Events like these allow us to educate more than 100 people at a time, and distribute supplies to these houses and individuals super effectively! Through tabling events, we have also worked and trained many members across many Greek organizations, many of whom have expressed interest in us attending their chapters to rapidly train all the members in the future!
What do you envision for the future of your chapter?
Long term, I hope we can establish a lasting relationship with more of Greek life at Oregon State, and normalize overdose prevention education within this community. They have been a very receptive group thus far, and we are excited to continue outreach with them in the coming year! I also envision our chapter becoming a central hub for overdose education for all students. I’d love to see us partner with campus health services to distribute naloxone more widely, maybe even expand our training into dorms and classrooms!