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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 20BCC000037 to Recognize $50,000 from North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health for Community Linkages to Care for Overdose Prevention and Response
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Date of BOCC Meeting: December 9, 2019
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 20BCC000037 to recognize funds in the amount of $50,000 from the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health (NC DHHS, DPH) for Community Linkages to Care for Overdose Prevention and Response.
The project will support the continued operation of a cross-sector post-overdose response team, connect justice-involved persons to care for opioid use disorder, expand provider education, and enhance outreach with Durham County hospitals. This funding will provide funds for peer navigators employed through Durham Recovery Response Center, as well as support for project coordination, evaluation and data analysis.
The Board of Health has approved this amendment.
Please note that this amendment requires no additional County funds.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This grant aligns with Strategic Goal 2: Health and Well-being for All.
Resource Persons: Joanne F. Pierce, MPH, Interim Health Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 20BCC000037 to recognize funds in the amount of $50,000 from the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health (NC DHHS, DPH) for Community Linkages to Care for Overdose Prevention and Response.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________