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<br /> EXHIBIT A TO NC MOA:
<br /> HIGH-IMPACT OPIOID ABATEMENT STRATEGIES ("OPTION A" List)
<br /> In keeping with the National Settlement Agreement, opioid settlement funds may support
<br /> programs or services listed below that serve persons with Opioid Use Disorder (O UD) or any
<br /> co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or mental health condition.
<br /> As used in this list, the words `fund"and "support"are used interchangeably and mean to
<br /> create, expand, or sustain a program, service, or activity.
<br /> 1. Collaborative strategic planning. Support collaborative strategic planning to address
<br /> opioid misuse, addiction, overdose, or related issues, including staff support, facilitation
<br /> services, or any activity or combination of activities listed in Exhibit C to the MOA
<br /> (collaborative strategic planning).
<br /> 2. Evidence-based addiction treatment. Support evidence-based addiction treatment
<br /> consistent with the American Society of Addiction Medicine's national practice
<br /> guidelines for the treatment of opioid use disorder—including Medication-Assisted
<br /> Treatment (MAT)with any medication approved for this purpose by the U.S. Food and
<br /> Drug Administration—through Opioid Treatment Programs, qualified providers of
<br /> Office-Based Opioid Treatment, Federally Qualified Health Centers, treatment offered in
<br /> conjunction with justice system programs, or other community-based programs offering
<br /> evidence-based addiction treatment. This may include capital expenditures for facilities
<br /> that offer evidence-based treatment for OUD. (If only a portion of a facility offers such
<br /> treatment, then only that portion qualifies for funding, on a pro rata basis.)
<br /> 3. Recovery support services. Fund evidence-based recovery support services, including
<br /> peer support specialists or care navigators based in local health departments, social
<br /> service offices, detention facilities, community-based organizations, or other settings that
<br /> support people in treatment or recovery, or people who use drugs, in accessing addiction
<br /> treatment, recovery support, harm reduction services, primary healthcare, or other
<br /> services or supports they need to improve their health or well-being.
<br /> 4. Recovery housing support. Fund programs offering recovery housing support to people
<br /> in treatment or recovery, or people who use drugs, such as assistance with rent, move-in
<br /> deposits, or utilities; or fund recovery housing programs that provide housing to
<br /> individuals receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder.
<br /> 5. Employment-related services. Fund programs offering employment support services to
<br /> people in treatment or recovery, or people who use drugs, such as job training,job skills,
<br /> job placement, interview coaching, resume review, professional attire, relevant courses at
<br /> community colleges or vocational schools, transportation services or transportation
<br /> vouchers to facilitate any of these activities, or similar services or supports.
<br /> 6. Early intervention. Fund programs, services, or training to encourage early
<br /> identification and intervention for children or adolescents who may be struggling with
<br /> problematic use of drugs or mental health conditions, including Youth Mental Health
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