Our Impact
We Surveyed Nearly All of the 90,000+ Students, Teachers, Parents, and Neighbors We’ve spoken to in dozens of Minnesota Communities since 2017. they tell us our program Really works.
Our Mission
Change The Outcome provides focused learning opportunities about opioid use, the disease of addiction, and emerging drug trends, including fentanyl, xylazine and pressed pills.
We arm Every attendee with practical knowledge that can save a life, prevent substance use disorder, and actively address the opioid epidemic in simple but meaningful ways.
Our Method
We Combat Substance Use Disorder, overdose, and death through education
Want to Support Our Efforts?
100% of donations go directly to developing and delivering our curriculum to schools and communities all across the state of Minnesota
Program Feedback
Here’s what audiences and collaborators say about our panels
Health TeacherChange the Outcome has become an essential part of our health curriculum over the past 6 years. Their program is one of the best we offer our students and we appreciate the in-depth education this organization provides.
Eden Prairie High School
StudentI think that it is very educational and makes everyone aware of things going on in the community. It helped me better understand the severity of substance misuse. All of you were really well spoken and had way more impact coming from you than a teacher.
Bemidji Middle School
H.J.Having honest conversations with youth about what’s happening in their communities with regard to drugs is crucial. It helps them understand misconceptions related to drug use.
Investigator
RepresentativeChange the Outcome’s program has proven to be effective at reaching youth and positively influencing their decisions about substance use.
U.S. House of Representatives
Project ManagerChange the Outcome has used best practices to create a program that is one of a kind with the way they present educational information to students on opioid use, the disease of addiction as well as the rising drug trends that our youth might encounter in our state.
MN Healthcare Provider
Health TeacherI have observed first hand how impactful this organization is in educating youth on substance use disorder, focusing on the opioid epidemic, and providing students with practical knowledge around addiction that aims to save lives.
Bloomington High School
Meet Our Founder
Colleen RonneiAfter losing my son Luke to the opioid epidemic in January, 2016, I worked hard to convert my heartache into meaningful change. I worked with the Steve Rummler Hope Network, participated in Hennepin County’s NoOverdose Campaign, and spoke to many families who were also personally impacted by the opioid epidemic. Through that work, I realized my heart was with young people, and that’s where I wanted to focus my efforts. I founded Change the Outcome because I believe that information is power, and providing young people with honest, judgement free education about substances will empower them and save lives.
Executive Director
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