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57 <br /> Ormige County Office: (919) 245-2301 <br /> Courdiouse Fax: (919) 640-1729 <br /> 106 least Margaret Lane azirlccl@orangecouutync.gov <br /> Hillsborough,NC 27278 <br /> CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESOURCE DEPARTMENT <br /> February 14, 2025 <br /> Dear Dr.Jaimes-Colina, <br /> As a current partner of Piedmont Health Services and a representative of programs that serve <br /> people with Opioid Use Disorder in Orange county, I am writing this letter to express my <br /> support for Piedmont Health Service Inc.'s application to the Orange County High Impact Opioid <br /> Abatement Strategies funding. <br /> The Lantern Project is a Deflection, Diversion, and Reentry program that works to support <br /> people with histories of substance use who are justice involved by connecting them to <br /> therapeutic supports as soon as possible. One of the ways we plan to continue serving our <br /> community is through strengthening our partnership with Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS), <br /> an agency which is implementing an impactful evidence-based addiction treatment program. <br /> By strategically partnering with an organization that is providing Medications for Opioid Use <br /> Disorder (MOUD) as well as primary care,we can help people achieve goals of stability, health, and <br /> well-being.This enhanced partnership has the potential to create a more streamlined, patient-centered <br /> approach to recovery and wellness. PHS provides much-needed, low barrier access to MOUD and <br /> medical care,and we look forward to strengthening our partnership with PHS with regards to client <br /> MOUD referrals and care coordination. <br /> Please feel free to contact me at the email below if you require any further information. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> AlliPZirkel, LCSW, LCAS <br /> Clinical Coordinator <br /> Criminal Justice Resource Department <br /> Office:919-245-2304, Cell: 919-748-2196 <br /> azirkel@orangecountync.go_v <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br />