SUPRT Tool is Now Live!

We’re excited to share that the SUPRT client-level data collection tool is now officially live as of today. Our team is continuing to provide all staff with access to their agency’s Dropbox folder and is finalizing our contact list with DBHDS to ensure we have an accurate and up-to-date list of staff to reach with updates and announcements. If you are a new SOR awardee, we will be in touch with you soon to help set up your Dropbox folder.

Beginning Monday, November 24, each agency will have a tracking sheet in its Dropbox folder. This sheet provides clear guidance on how to proceed with clients who are currently receiving services and have previously received the GPRA survey.

You can now access the online SUPRT surveys on virginiasorsupport.org under the Resources → SUPRT Online Surveys section:

  • Click HERE to access the Baseline Survey.

  • Click HERE to access the 6-Month, Annual, and Record Closeout Surveys.

As a reminder, all training materials from the November 17th SUPRT 101 Training, along with additional implementation resources, are available on the SUPRT Materials page under the Resources tab. Practice surveys can also be accessed on the SUPRT Materials page. These Practice surveys allow you to enter fake data to get a better feel for the tool.

If you have any questions or need support as you begin using the SUPRT tool, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at SORSupport@omni.org.

SUPRT 101 Training Materials and Next Steps

Thank you to all who were able to attend the SUPRT 101 Training on November 17th. We hope the session helped clarify SAMHSA’s transition from GPRA to the new SUPRT client-level data collection tool and provided useful guidance as you prepare for implementation. The SUPRT tool will be available on November 21st.

We’ve recently added SUPRT Materials to the VirginiaSORSupport.org website, under the Resources tab, in the SUPRT Materials Page.

Materials available:

  • The SUPRT-A and SUPRT-C Paper Surveys

  • The Question-by-Question Guide for the Admin and Client Surveys.

For anyone who would like to revisit the content or for those who were unable to join, the PowerPoint slides and the full training recording are also available on the website.

Reminder of Next Steps

For new clients that began receiving services after October 1, 2025 and are still active:

  • Complete a Baseline SUPRT survey for these clients. SUPRT-A is required, and SUPRT-C should be offered to the client but is voluntary.

For clients who had a prior GPRA intake survey completed before October 1, 2025, and are still active:

  • The Baseline SUPRT should not be completed for these clients.

  • SUPRT-A (Administrative) reassessment and/or the annual assessment is required to be completed.

    • This is completed by staff using client records.

    • The Client ID remains the same.

    • GPRA follow-ups after October 1, 2025, are no longer required, as all future assessments will use the SUPRT-A tool.

  • SUPRT-A closeout must be completed for all clients who are no longer receiving services.

  • SUPRT-C (Client) should not be offered to these clients.

If you have any questions or need further support as you navigate the SUPRT rollout, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at SORSupport@omni.org.

SOR Success Story Highlight: Region Ten

This month, Omni would like to highlight a success story submitted through the Quarterly Survey that demonstrates the power of connection and support, and the critical role SOR funding plays in making recovery possible.

Region Ten

“This past quarter, Region Ten was able to utilize SOR funding to cover the cost of residential SUD treatment for a Spanish-speaking individual. Because there are not many facilities that are able to accommodate translation services, the individual needed to go to a facility that could provide these services in order to access the appropriate level of care. Without SOR funding, this would not have been possible. This person is now getting ready to complete their treatment program and will be engaging in outpatient services with Region Ten.”

We are grateful to Region Ten for sharing their success story with us, and to all CSBs/agencies for the work you do every day!

 

As a reminder, our SUPRT 101 Training will be held next week on 11/17. Please register in advance, here: https://omni-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/1qpSa7FfRC21GJdg4qoIOQ.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or need support: SORSupport@omni.org.

Thank you!

Register Now: SUPRT 101 Training on November 17 - Learn About SAMHSA’s New Client-Level Data Collection Tool

As you may know, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has transitioned from the GPRA to a new client level data collection tool, called the SAMHSA Unified Performance Reporting Tool (SUPRT). This change took effect on October 1, 2025, with the start of Year 2 of the SOR IV grant.

To support this transition, Omni will host a SUPRT 101 Training on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM ET. This session will introduce the new data collection tool, explain the reasons for the change, and outline key differences between GPRA and SUPRT. Participants will also learn about submission timelines, client tracking procedures, and best practices for administering the SUPRT survey.

Additional topics will include:

  • An overview of the SUPRT survey and its components

  • Eligible recipients and the purpose of the tool

  • Guidance on data entry and reporting

  • Available technical assistance and resources

 

Register in advance for the SUPRT 101 Training on Monday, November 17th, here:

https://omni-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/1qpSa7FfRC21GJdg4qoIOQ

 

We strongly encourage all CSB and agency staff who previously administered or oversaw GPRA administration to attend, as SUPRT represents an important update to data collection and reporting processes. Any staff who provide or oversee SOR-funded services are also welcome to attend. The tool is expected to be available for use in November, and this training will be essential for preparing to implement it effectively.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the session.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Omni at SORSupport@omni.org. We look forward to seeing you at the SUPRT 101 Training!

Best regards,
The Omni Team

SOR Success Story Highlight: Western Tidewater

This month, Omni would like to highlight a success story submitted through the Quarterly Survey that demonstrates the power of connection and support, and the critical role SOR funding plays in making recovery possible.

Western Tidewater

“We had a new client who had entered the SOR program earlier this quarter after experiencing a near-fatal overdose. With limited family support and no stable housing, he arrived to us feeling hopeless, defeated, and unsure of what the future held. Through the coordinated care provided by our SOR team, the client received immediate access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), intensive outpatient counseling, and peer recovery support. His peer specialist, someone with lived experience, played a pivotal role in helping the client feel seen, heard, and understood.”

We are grateful to Western Tidewater for sharing their success story with us, and to all CSBs/agencies for the work you do every day!

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or need support: SORSupport@omni.org. Thank you for your dedication and hard work!

Final GPRA Tracking Sheets & Monthly Progress Report Available

Greetings CSBs and Agencies,

Thank you to everyone who has regularly submitted their GPRAs throughout the grant period, and as we finalize data collection. As previously announced, we are currently transitioning from the GPRA to a new client-level data collection tool, which will take effect on October 1, 2025, in accordance with SAMHSA’s guidance.

As a reminder:

  • The online survey system has been closed as of Friday, September 12, 2025.  

  • This week, September 15, 2025, your CSB/Agency has received its final GPRA Tracking Sheet in your CSB/Agency Dropbox folder. The final Monthly Progress Report, dated “Sep 2025”, is also available in your Dropbox folder.

  • We will resume tracking sheet distribution with data from the new tool in October, as well as distribute resources to orient you to the new tool and data collection timelines.

For more information on the transition, please review our previous shared update: Urgent Announcement: GPRA Transition for SOR Grants.

Thank you all for your agility during this transition and your continued dedication to high-quality data collection. If you have any questions, please contact the TA Team at SORsupport@omni.org.

 

- Omni TA Team

The Online Survey System for GPRAs is Closed as of 9/12/25

This is a notification that the online survey system for entering GPRAs is officially closed as of today, 9/12/25. Surveys are no longer able to be entered into the system.

As we have previously announced, we are currently transitioning from the GPRA to a new client-level data collection tool, which will take effect on October 1, 2025, in accordance with SAMHSA’s guidance.

For more information on the transition, please review our previous shared update Urgent Announcement: GPRA Transition for SOR Grants.

If you have any questions, please contact the TA Team at SORsupport@omni.org.

Urgent Announcement: GPRA Transition for SOR Grants

Dear SOR Subrecipients,

SAMHSA recently informed us of an upcoming transition from the GPRA to a new client-level data collection tool that will go into effect on October 1, 2025, with the start of the new year of SOR funding. More details about this tool will be shared as soon as possible. 

As part of this transition, SAMHSA has ended all data collection using the GPRA tool effective August 30, 2025. We advise you to immediately stop all data collection using the GPRA tool.

For any GPRA surveys that you have already administered, please make sure they are entered in our online system by end of day on September 11, 2025. We will close the online surveys after that date and no longer accept new GPRA data.

More comprehensive information will be shared soon, but in the meantime, here are a few updates based on the current information we have:

  • Individuals who would have completed a GPRA Intake or Follow-Up between now and September 30, 2025, will be asked to forego GPRA follow-up completion and instead complete the new tool after October 1, 2025.

  • After October 1, we will restart tracking sheets and provide updates on when Follow-Ups are due for individuals that have previously done an Intake GPRA.

As the transition date approaches, the Omni technical assistance team will provide training, individual technical assistance, and resources to support SOR subrecipients. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us, and we will provide answers as we are able.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and your commitment to high-quality data collection and reporting.

Sincerely,

The Omni Team

Omni Kudos to Eastern Shore for Demonstrating High Consistency in GPRA Administration!

Each month, Omni seeks to recognize the CSBs and agencies that stand out in fulfilling their SOR GPRA intake and follow-up completion requirements. This month we would like to extend a special recognition to the Eastern Shore team! They have consistently completed a steady number of GPRA intakes each month and continue to engage clients during the follow-up window. 95% of their follow-ups completed to date have been interviews. Further, they have done an excellent job tracking follow-up windows to ensure a follow-up GPRA is completed on time.

Many kudos to the Eastern Shore team!

There is just one month remaining in the SOR IV Year 1 grant cycle, which will end on September 30th, so we would also like to recognize all CSBs and agencies for their efforts throughout the year and their ongoing commitment to supporting individuals on their treatment and recovery journeys.

Helpful Resources

Below are links to several documents on our website, relating to client engagement and the completion of Follow-up GPRAs. We hope you find them helpful:

 

If you have any questions or need assistance with any aspect of GPRA administration, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the team at SORsupport@omni.org.

Reminders: Submitting GPRAs & Selecting Planned Services

Recently, there have been cases where completed GPRA intakes or follow-ups were not showing up on the weekly tracking sheets for CSBs/Agencies. This discrepancy often occurs when you finish a GPRA survey but forget to click "submit" at the very end.

To ensure that completed GPRAs are accurately tracked and credited, it's important to click "submit" at the end of the survey. This final step also confirms the completion process and guarantees that all GPRAs are properly recorded on the tracking sheet, which helps to keep track of when follow-ups are due. Additionally, hitting “submit” at the end prompts a confirmation email to be sent with a copy of the survey. Otherwise, you will not receive a confirmation email.

What to Do:

  1. Complete the GPRA survey as usual.

  2. Before closing the survey, make sure to click through to the end and click the "submit" button, as shown below.

  3. Once submitted, your completed GPRA will be recorded and you will receive a confirmation email.

Additional Reminder:

In the Intake GPRA survey, under the Planned Services section, there is a question that asks: “Identify the services you plan to provide to the client during the client’s course of treatment/recovery.”

While multiple planned services may be selected, when you reach options 8a, 8b, and 8c, please select only one option. This is also indicated in the survey.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our TA Team at SORSupport@omni.org.

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Virginia’s State Opioid Response (SOR) grant is awarded at the discretion of DBHDS and SAMHSA. All recipients of SOR funding supports evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery services to address opioid and stimulant misuse and use disorders, including for cocaine and methamphetamine. The SOR grant is not intended to be utilized as a long-term or permanent funding source. All SOR proposals must include a realistic plan for financial sustainability beyond the grant period.