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47 <br /> 1 Slide #10 <br /> Funding Recommendations <br /> NC FIT Program <br /> • Option A,Strategy 12(Reentry Program) <br /> • Funding Period—July 1, 2023—June 30, 2025 <br /> • Funding recommendation -$70,000(Year 1);base funding+5%(Year z) <br /> • Provider—NC FIT and Health Department <br /> • Description of Activity— <br /> • NC FIT is a compprehensive Reentry Program that focuses on unmet health needs for people released from <br /> incarceration.IYC FIT provides connection to primarycare,behavioral health and substance use disorder <br /> treatment_NC FIT is based on the Transitions Clinic Network Model. <br /> • FIT Community Health Workerwill continue to focus on assisting people being released from the Detention <br /> Center with a diagnosis of Opioid Use Disorder.Position will work closely with efforts supported by the <br /> Lantern Project and continue to collaborate with Piedmont Health Services. <br /> • Funds would cover salary/benefits,travel,training,mileage and suppliesfora Community Health Worker.This <br /> Position is housed in the Health Department <br /> • Position formerly funded by a grant ending June 30,2023. <br /> 2 <br /> 3 <br /> 4 Slide #11 <br /> Funding Recommendations <br /> County Vending Machines/First Responders <br /> • Option A,Strategy 7(Naloxone Distribution) <br /> • Funding Period—July 1, 2023—June 30, 2024. <br /> • Funding recommendation- $14,$00 <br /> • Provider—Criminal Justice Resource Department and Emergency Medical <br /> Services <br /> • Description of Activity- <br /> - Funds are needed to purchase narcan and naloxone forCounty First Responders and <br /> to keep theCommunityVending machines stocked. <br /> • Supplies,formerly procured via grant funds and/or State allotted supply. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 <br /> 7 <br />