Omni Institute
@omniinstitute.bsky.social
Human-First Research. Community-Driven Solutions.
Denver-based nonprofit social science consultancy. omni.org
Denver-based nonprofit social science consultancy. omni.org
We just wrapped the first year of our evaluation of North Dakota’s State Opioid Response efforts.
6K+ screenings, 1K+ overdose reversals, 35 new peer specialists. Real data, real impact. We’re proud to support this work.
Read the annual report here: www.omni.org/project/nd-sor.
#PublicHealth
6K+ screenings, 1K+ overdose reversals, 35 new peer specialists. Real data, real impact. We’re proud to support this work.
Read the annual report here: www.omni.org/project/nd-sor.
#PublicHealth
December 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
We just wrapped the first year of our evaluation of North Dakota’s State Opioid Response efforts.
6K+ screenings, 1K+ overdose reversals, 35 new peer specialists. Real data, real impact. We’re proud to support this work.
Read the annual report here: www.omni.org/project/nd-sor.
#PublicHealth
6K+ screenings, 1K+ overdose reversals, 35 new peer specialists. Real data, real impact. We’re proud to support this work.
Read the annual report here: www.omni.org/project/nd-sor.
#PublicHealth
Starting or growing a Stepping Up initiative?
Check out the new Readiness Toolkit webinar from Omni and CSG Justice Center. Learn how to assess readiness, build partnerships, and use data for impact.
Watch the recording: csgjusticecenter.org/events/behav.... #SteppingUp
Check out the new Readiness Toolkit webinar from Omni and CSG Justice Center. Learn how to assess readiness, build partnerships, and use data for impact.
Watch the recording: csgjusticecenter.org/events/behav.... #SteppingUp
November 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Starting or growing a Stepping Up initiative?
Check out the new Readiness Toolkit webinar from Omni and CSG Justice Center. Learn how to assess readiness, build partnerships, and use data for impact.
Watch the recording: csgjusticecenter.org/events/behav.... #SteppingUp
Check out the new Readiness Toolkit webinar from Omni and CSG Justice Center. Learn how to assess readiness, build partnerships, and use data for impact.
Watch the recording: csgjusticecenter.org/events/behav.... #SteppingUp
What helps youth feel safe and supported? Omni worked with Adams County Health to gather insights from youth and partners for its FY26 Youth Health & Well-Being Assessment.
The reports paints a clear picture grounded in lived experience and local strengths.
Read it: www.omni.org/publication/...
The reports paints a clear picture grounded in lived experience and local strengths.
Read it: www.omni.org/publication/...
November 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
What helps youth feel safe and supported? Omni worked with Adams County Health to gather insights from youth and partners for its FY26 Youth Health & Well-Being Assessment.
The reports paints a clear picture grounded in lived experience and local strengths.
Read it: www.omni.org/publication/...
The reports paints a clear picture grounded in lived experience and local strengths.
Read it: www.omni.org/publication/...
River Bridge partnered w/ Omni to assess child abuse prevention education in Garfield County. We found strong partnerships, but gaps in trauma training & public awareness. Prevention must meet people where they are, with tools that work. More: omni.org/project/river-bridge-child-abuse-prevention.
November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
River Bridge partnered w/ Omni to assess child abuse prevention education in Garfield County. We found strong partnerships, but gaps in trauma training & public awareness. Prevention must meet people where they are, with tools that work. More: omni.org/project/river-bridge-child-abuse-prevention.
New project alert! Omni's Center for Social Investment team will be partnering with A Precious Child to forecast its economic impact across the Denver Metro using a Social Return on Investment (SROI) model. APC's work helps children in need thrive, and we’re excited to measure that impact.
October 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
New project alert! Omni's Center for Social Investment team will be partnering with A Precious Child to forecast its economic impact across the Denver Metro using a Social Return on Investment (SROI) model. APC's work helps children in need thrive, and we’re excited to measure that impact.
Collecting data can build connection, not just check a box.
Our Information Gathering Toolkit helps you conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups that are ethical, inclusive, and useful. Explore real-world examples and practical tips for data that leads to change. www.omni.org/resource/inf...
Our Information Gathering Toolkit helps you conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups that are ethical, inclusive, and useful. Explore real-world examples and practical tips for data that leads to change. www.omni.org/resource/inf...
October 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Collecting data can build connection, not just check a box.
Our Information Gathering Toolkit helps you conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups that are ethical, inclusive, and useful. Explore real-world examples and practical tips for data that leads to change. www.omni.org/resource/inf...
Our Information Gathering Toolkit helps you conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups that are ethical, inclusive, and useful. Explore real-world examples and practical tips for data that leads to change. www.omni.org/resource/inf...
Big news! CiviCO has joined Omni to grow leadership, civic engagement, and organizational strength. This merger brings together two organizations into one vision: thriving communities powered by strong programs, leaders, and institutions. Learn more about our vision at www.omni.org/civico.
October 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Big news! CiviCO has joined Omni to grow leadership, civic engagement, and organizational strength. This merger brings together two organizations into one vision: thriving communities powered by strong programs, leaders, and institutions. Learn more about our vision at www.omni.org/civico.
Too many people with mental health/substance use challenges end up in jail, where they do not get the care they need.
Join our webinar to learn how the Stepping Up Readiness Toolkit can help counties connect people to care and improve public safety. Register: csgjusticecenter.org/events/behav....
Join our webinar to learn how the Stepping Up Readiness Toolkit can help counties connect people to care and improve public safety. Register: csgjusticecenter.org/events/behav....
October 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Too many people with mental health/substance use challenges end up in jail, where they do not get the care they need.
Join our webinar to learn how the Stepping Up Readiness Toolkit can help counties connect people to care and improve public safety. Register: csgjusticecenter.org/events/behav....
Join our webinar to learn how the Stepping Up Readiness Toolkit can help counties connect people to care and improve public safety. Register: csgjusticecenter.org/events/behav....
Omni is presenting at the Public Health in the Rockies conference next month! We're excited to connect with others advancing public health resilience, so stop by our presentations and our booth and say hello.
#PublicHealth #OpioidResponse #DataForAction
#PublicHealth #OpioidResponse #DataForAction
August 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Omni is presenting at the Public Health in the Rockies conference next month! We're excited to connect with others advancing public health resilience, so stop by our presentations and our booth and say hello.
#PublicHealth #OpioidResponse #DataForAction
#PublicHealth #OpioidResponse #DataForAction
New in the Family Justice Journal: every $1 invested in a rural Family Resource Center = $2.92 saved by the child welfare system. Our latest SROI study reinforces FRCs as an evidence-based strategy for family support. www.thefamilyjusticegroup.org/family-justi...
#SROI #FamilySupport #DataForImpact
#SROI #FamilySupport #DataForImpact
July 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
New in the Family Justice Journal: every $1 invested in a rural Family Resource Center = $2.92 saved by the child welfare system. Our latest SROI study reinforces FRCs as an evidence-based strategy for family support. www.thefamilyjusticegroup.org/family-justi...
#SROI #FamilySupport #DataForImpact
#SROI #FamilySupport #DataForImpact
We're pleased to announce that our Center for Social Investment's Managing Director, Dr. Sara Bayless, has joined the Advisory Committee for the Colorado Impact Investment Network! The network will build a trust-based, impact-first funding pathway to support social enterprises. #impactinvesting
July 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We're pleased to announce that our Center for Social Investment's Managing Director, Dr. Sara Bayless, has joined the Advisory Committee for the Colorado Impact Investment Network! The network will build a trust-based, impact-first funding pathway to support social enterprises. #impactinvesting
We'll be presenting two exciting topics at the National Prevention Network's conference next month! We'll also have a booth at the conference, so stop by and say hello if you're there! #NPNConference
July 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
We'll be presenting two exciting topics at the National Prevention Network's conference next month! We'll also have a booth at the conference, so stop by and say hello if you're there! #NPNConference
Omni is partnering with Greenhouse to plan a long-term evaluation of their impact. We're reviewing data, selecting methods, and building a roadmap to measure outcomes that matter. 🌱
Learn more about Greenhouse at greenhousescholars.org.
#Evaluation #Impact
Learn more about Greenhouse at greenhousescholars.org.
#Evaluation #Impact
July 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Omni is partnering with Greenhouse to plan a long-term evaluation of their impact. We're reviewing data, selecting methods, and building a roadmap to measure outcomes that matter. 🌱
Learn more about Greenhouse at greenhousescholars.org.
#Evaluation #Impact
Learn more about Greenhouse at greenhousescholars.org.
#Evaluation #Impact
Need practical strategies for complex contexts? Join us at #NACCHO360 in Anaheim this month where Ailala Kay (Omni) and Lluvia Botello (NACCHO) will be presenting “Strategies for Advancing Health Equity in Rural Communities When You Can’t Say 'Health Equity’”. #PublicHealth
July 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Need practical strategies for complex contexts? Join us at #NACCHO360 in Anaheim this month where Ailala Kay (Omni) and Lluvia Botello (NACCHO) will be presenting “Strategies for Advancing Health Equity in Rural Communities When You Can’t Say 'Health Equity’”. #PublicHealth
Omni’s Ailala Kay joins the Prevention Talks podcast to share insights on data-informed prevention + community-driven change. A must-listen for anyone in public health and prevention work! 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/07WV... .
#EquityInAction #Prevention
open.spotify.com/episode/07WV... .
#EquityInAction #Prevention
July 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Omni’s Ailala Kay joins the Prevention Talks podcast to share insights on data-informed prevention + community-driven change. A must-listen for anyone in public health and prevention work! 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/07WV... .
#EquityInAction #Prevention
open.spotify.com/episode/07WV... .
#EquityInAction #Prevention
T Schweimler, Research Manager at Omni, will be presenting two sessions at the #NCPG2025 conference this year. And be sure to stop by Omni’s booth to say hello! #BehavioralHealth
July 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
T Schweimler, Research Manager at Omni, will be presenting two sessions at the #NCPG2025 conference this year. And be sure to stop by Omni’s booth to say hello! #BehavioralHealth
Exciting news! Ailala Kay, Omni’s Director of Learning & Development, is now ACC certified! This milestone deepens our ability to support clients with human-centered, impact-driven coaching. Congratulations to Ailala on this incredible achievement! 🎉
May 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Exciting news! Ailala Kay, Omni’s Director of Learning & Development, is now ACC certified! This milestone deepens our ability to support clients with human-centered, impact-driven coaching. Congratulations to Ailala on this incredible achievement! 🎉
Thrilled to see Eden Griffin, Director at Omni, speak on a panel hosted by Washington State University about evaluating prevention efforts across complex funding landscapes—highlighting how we move from outputs to real impact. #Evaluation #SocialImpact
May 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Thrilled to see Eden Griffin, Director at Omni, speak on a panel hosted by Washington State University about evaluating prevention efforts across complex funding landscapes—highlighting how we move from outputs to real impact. #Evaluation #SocialImpact
Excited to share that Omni VP Sara Bayless will speak on “Data, Trends & Access: Keeping Families at the Center” at the Adaptive Leadership Summit on May 28. Join her and fellow leaders to explore how family-centered data can drive equity! Register to attend at 2025.nationalfamilysupportnetwork.org
May 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Excited to share that Omni VP Sara Bayless will speak on “Data, Trends & Access: Keeping Families at the Center” at the Adaptive Leadership Summit on May 28. Join her and fellow leaders to explore how family-centered data can drive equity! Register to attend at 2025.nationalfamilysupportnetwork.org
Excited to share that Eden Griffin, Director at Omni, will speak at the Society for Prevention Research 2025 conference in Seattle! She’ll be joining a roundtable on prevention data systems. Don’t miss it! #sprconf25 #PreventionScience
May 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Excited to share that Eden Griffin, Director at Omni, will speak at the Society for Prevention Research 2025 conference in Seattle! She’ll be joining a roundtable on prevention data systems. Don’t miss it! #sprconf25 #PreventionScience
We’re excited to share our Inclusive Data Collection Guide — a practical tool designed to help organizations collect demographic data in ways that are inclusive, affirming, and equitable.
www.omni.org/inclusive-la...
www.omni.org/inclusive-la...
May 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We’re excited to share our Inclusive Data Collection Guide — a practical tool designed to help organizations collect demographic data in ways that are inclusive, affirming, and equitable.
www.omni.org/inclusive-la...
www.omni.org/inclusive-la...
Boulder County’s Co-Responder Program pairs behavioral health professionals with law enforcement to support crisis calls. Omni’s latest evaluation highlights key outcomes from 2024. Read the full report at omni.org/boulder-coun.... #CrisisResponse #CoResponder
May 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Boulder County’s Co-Responder Program pairs behavioral health professionals with law enforcement to support crisis calls. Omni’s latest evaluation highlights key outcomes from 2024. Read the full report at omni.org/boulder-coun.... #CrisisResponse #CoResponder
Congrats to Alana Anderson, one of our Senior Research Managers, on her selection to speak on a panel at the Society for Research in Child Development's conference next month! The discussion will explore ways developmental scientists can apply their skills outside of traditional academic paths.
April 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Congrats to Alana Anderson, one of our Senior Research Managers, on her selection to speak on a panel at the Society for Research in Child Development's conference next month! The discussion will explore ways developmental scientists can apply their skills outside of traditional academic paths.
Ana Nunes, PhD, a director in our Center for Social Investment, sat down for a chat with Dawn Marshall on how trust-based philanthropy + community-centered evaluation can drive equity & impact. Read more here: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xyfru...
April 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Ana Nunes, PhD, a director in our Center for Social Investment, sat down for a chat with Dawn Marshall on how trust-based philanthropy + community-centered evaluation can drive equity & impact. Read more here: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xyfru...
Omni is heading to Charlotte for #GEOLearn25! 📍 Sara Bayless (Managing Director of our Center for Social Investment) and Katie Gelman (Senior Vice President) will be representing us at GEO’s Learning Conference on equity-informed, community-driven grantmaking. Going too? Let’s connect! 💬
April 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Omni is heading to Charlotte for #GEOLearn25! 📍 Sara Bayless (Managing Director of our Center for Social Investment) and Katie Gelman (Senior Vice President) will be representing us at GEO’s Learning Conference on equity-informed, community-driven grantmaking. Going too? Let’s connect! 💬