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96 <br /> CHW position will work closely with efforts supported by the Lantern Project run <br /> through the CJRD. <br /> The NC FIT Program will continue to provide regular support and technical assistance to <br /> Orange County supporting the Orange County FIT Program, Jail-based MAT at the <br /> Detention center, collaboration with the CJRD and linkages to Piedmont Health Services. <br /> g. Provider: NC FIT <br /> 4. Fourth strategy authorized <br /> a. Name of strategy: _Recovery Support Services &Early Intervention <br /> b. Strategy is included in Exhibit Exhibit A (Exhibit A, Exhibit B) <br /> c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA: _Exhibit A <br /> Strategy 3 and 6 <br /> d. Amounted authorized for this strategy: $ $20,.000.00 <br /> e. Period of time during which expenditure may take place: <br /> Start date January 1, 2024_through End date_June 30, 2024 <br /> f. Description of the program,project, or activity: <br /> Reintegration Support Network(RSN)will increase the number of specially trained <br /> mentors (Certified Peer Support Specialist and/or Recovery Coach Academy <br /> Certified)providing evidence-informed support to youth experiencing challenges <br /> related to substance use, mental health, and justice-involvement. <br /> RSN will adapt an evidenced-based, adult peer-support model to meet the unique <br /> needs of youth in Orange, Durham, Chatham, and Alamance Counties. RSN uses <br /> specially trained mentors (NC certified peer support specialists, or Recovery Coach <br /> Academy trained)to interrupt the daily systemic and structural pressures that create <br /> gaps in opportunities for youth (ages 13-20) especially those with challenges related <br /> to mental health, substance use, and/or juvenile justice involvement. Funds will <br /> support some of the operating expenses and contractual needs. <br /> g. Provider: Reintegration Support Network <br /> 5. Fifth strategy authorized <br /> a. Name of strategy: _Post-Overdose Response Team <br /> b. Strategy is included in Exhibit Exhibit A (Exhibit A, Exhibit B) <br /> c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA: Strategy 8 <br /> d. Amounted authorized for this strategy: $ 244 020.00 <br /> e. Period of time during which expenditure may take place: <br /> Start date_Janua . 1, 2024 through End date_December 31, 2025 <br /> f. Description of the program,project, or activity: <br /> Development and implementation of a PORT within the geographic constraints of <br /> Orange County,NC; funds will support staff salary, supplies and needed software. <br /> PORTS are specialized teams that respond to opioid overdoses in real time or within <br /> 24-72 hours of the overdose event. Upon implementation, the OC-EMS PORT will <br /> meet individuals where they are at in their addiction by providing harm reduction <br />