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85 <br /> Funding Recommendation <br /> Reintegration Support Network (RSN) <br /> • Option A, Strategies land 6 (Recovery support services & Early Intervention) <br /> • Funding Period — January 1, 2024 — June 30, 2024 <br /> • Funding recommendation - $201000.00 <br /> • Provider — Reintegration Support Network <br /> • Description of Activity — <br /> • Increase the number of specially trained mentors (Certified Peer Support Specialist and/or <br /> Recovery Coach Academy Certified) providing evidence-informed support to youth <br /> experiencing challenges related to substance use, mental health, and justice-involvement. <br /> • Adapt an evidenced-based, adult peer-support model to meet the unique needs of youth in Orange, <br /> Durham, Chatham, and Alamance Counties. RSN uses specially trained mentors (NC certified peer <br /> support specialists, or Recovery Coach Academy trained) to interrupt the daily systemic and structural <br /> pressures that create gaps in opportunities for youth (ages 13-2o) especially those with challenges <br /> related to mental health, substance use, and/or juvenile justice involvement. <br /> • Per the proposal narrative/budget, the committee would like to support some of the operating expenses and <br /> contractual needs. <br />